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carrabba's sausage and lentil soup recipe

Carrabba's Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Carrabba's sausage and lentil soup recipe. Packed with savory flavors, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the taste of Carrabba's to your kitchen. Perfect for cozy meals!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or spicy
  • 1 cup Lentils brown or green
  • 1 cup Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Celery diced
  • 1 cup Onions diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • to taste Red pepper flakes optional, for added heat

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
  2. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and crumble in the Italian sausage.
  3. Cook the sausage until nicely browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain excess grease.
  4. Rinse lentils under cold water.
  5. In the same pot, sauté the diced onions, carrots, and celery until soft and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  7. Add dried thyme, oregano, bay leaf, and optional red pepper flakes to the pot.
  8. Add the browned sausage, rinsed lentils, broth, and diced tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional spices as necessary.
  11. Serve hot, optionally garnished with Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup freezes well, making it great for meal prep. Cool and store in freezer-safe containers.
For a vegetarian option, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth.
To elevate the flavor, consider adding Parmesan rinds during cooking, removing them before serving.
Experiment with adding extras like spinach or using different types of sausage as per your preference.
Pair the soup with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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