Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

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Carrabba's is my all-time favorite Italian Restaurant.  I always have a cup of their lentil soup.  It is really good.  This recipe gets close to that recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Cook brown sausage; drain off fat.

In a large pot combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover.

Simmer for about 1 hour or until lentils are tender.  Add water, if necessary, for desired consistency.

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, serve.

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