Lentil, Sausage and Spinach Soup | Recipe

One of my goals this winter was to make some new soups to add to our rotation and this soup totally fit the bill when we came across the recipe.

This soup is perfect for non soup lovers, like my husband - it is very hearty, loaded with protein and yummy veggies.  He commented how delicious it was and went back for seconds, so I'd say it was a success!

Lentil, Sausage and Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 2-3 - tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 - stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 - medium carrots, chopped
• 2 - leeks washed and chopped (learn how to wash leeks here - it's really easy)
• 3 - uncooked Italian mild sausage, sliced
• 2 - gloves of garlic, minced
• 1 - 28oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup - lentils washed and drained
• 1 - 9oz bag of spinach
• 1/4 cup - parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a large pot saute leeks, carrots and garlic until tender (about 5 minutes) add sausage slices and cook 2-3 minutes until sausage starts to brown.
2. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, and lentils to the pot.  Stir and bring to a boil.  Simmer covered for 35-40 minutes, until lentils are tender.  Stir in spinach and parmesan cheese just before serving.  Add more cheese for a garnish.

Have you tried any new soup recipes that you've loved?