Grandma's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian pork sausage; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped; 8 ounces baby carrots; 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped; 7 cups vegetable broth or 7 cups chicken stock; 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 cup good white wine; 2 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; shredded parmesan cheese (to taste) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian pork sausage
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped
8 ounces baby carrots
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
7 cups vegetable broth or 7 cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup good white wine
2 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
shredded parmesan cheese (to taste) (optional)

1
Remove casings from the sausage and crumble into a large stock pot.
2
Cook over medium heat until cooked through (about 10 minutes).
3
Add garlic, celery, carrots, and onion to pot.
4
Turn up flame to medium-high; cook for 5 minutes.
5
Stir occasionally.
6
Add the broth, lentils, tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, oregano and wine to the pot.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour.
9
Stir occasionally.
10
Season to taste with seasoning salt and black pepper.
11
Remove bay leaf.
12
Give soup a big stir, serve in warmed bowls and garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.
13
Chef's Tip: Add extra broth when reheating this soup, since it will thicken as it stands.

1195

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian pork sausage, 4 garlic cloves, finely minced, 2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped, 8 ounces baby carrots, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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