Marilyn Martin's Recipe

Sausage Lentil Soup

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Turkey sausage soup


Family favs....hope you enjoy!!!!
This is so YUMMY!!!!!

4 c chicken broth
1 c dried lentils, rinsed
4 oz smoked turkey sausage, cut into discs......I use more than 4 oz
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c chopped, canned stewed tomatoes w/ juice -- I use whole can
1 T worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cumin
1 med carrot, sliced...I use more
1 stalk celery, chopped " "
1 c spinach, chopped " "

Spray large pot w/ non stick spray. Add onion, garlic and sausage and cook over med until sausage is browned, stirring occasionally.

Stir in broth, lentils, tomatoes w/ juices, worcestershire sauce, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover and let simmer for 15 min.

Wash and chop your veggies.

Add the veggies to the pot and turn the heat up to bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover and allow to simmer for about 20 min.

Recipe as is serves 4.......I usually make more and top w/ grated parm. cheese to each bowl. Serve w/ warm, crusty bread.