Lentil, Sausage and Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil, Sausage and Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large carrots, diced; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 12 lb hot Italian turkey sausage or 12 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings; 2 bay leaves; ½ cups chicken stock; 1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed; ½ cup brown rice; 10 ounces fresh spinach; ⅛ cup fresh basil, minced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large carrots, diced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
12 lb hot Italian turkey sausage or 12 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage, removed from casings
2 bay leaves
½ cups chicken stock
1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed
½ cup brown rice
10 ounces fresh spinach
⅛ cup fresh basil, minced

1
heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; add onion, carrots, garlic, and fennel.
2
Cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the sausage and cooking, stirring to break up the sausage, about 3 minutes.
4
Add bay leaves and stock.
5
Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.
6
Add lentils and rice.
7
Simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until lentils and rice are cooked and soft.
8
Add fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
9
Add basil when soup is finished.
10
Correct seasoning to taste.

2989

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

Carbs

419

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 large carrots, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil, Sausage and Rice 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!

Lentil, Sausage and Rice Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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