Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage, Copycat , Cucina

Name: Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage, Copycat , Cucina Cucina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb Italian chicken sausage (bulk and spicy); 1/2 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1/4 cup leek, diced; 1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed; 5 cups chicken broth; 1 cup cream (heavy or whipping); 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or less); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or more); 1 (14 ounce) can spinach, well drained; salt and pepper; grated parmesan cheese, to top when serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb Italian chicken sausage (bulk and spicy)
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup leek, diced
1 1/2 cups lentils, rinsed
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup cream (heavy or whipping)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or less)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or more)
1 (14 ounce) can spinach, well drained
salt and pepper
grated parmesan cheese, to top when serving

1
Brown bulk, chicken Italian sausage in olive oil and butter in soup pot. Stirring to encourage the meat to be as fine as possible. When brown, remove sausage with slotted spoon, set aside. Reserving juices in the soup pot.
2
To the juices in the soup pot, add diced carrots, onions, celery and leeks. Cook over medium high heat until tender, adding more butter if needed.
3
Add lentils and broth. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally to prevent lentils from sticking. When this comes to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 40 to 45 minutes.
4
When lentils are tender, add sausage back to vegetables in the pot. Add cream, mustard, vinegar and spinach.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Return soup to the boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Serve hot with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.

1067

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

138

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb Italian chicken sausage (bulk and spicy), 1/2 cup carrot, diced, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage, Copycat , Cucina Cucina 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.

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Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage, Copycat , Cucina Cucina

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