Hearty Lentil Soup
This is and was another dinner staple in our house. This flavorful soup can be served as a starter or as a main dish. This dish can be made ahead of time for optimal flavor.
Ingredients
1-15oz package dried lentils- soaked overnight. Drained and rinsed
1 package Italian sausage sweet - sliced
1 large onion chopped
1 large head celery chopped
1 bunch carrots chopped
1 - 15oz can or fresh diced tomatoes
6 basil leaves chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2- 32 oz containers chicken broth
3/4 cup white wine
Extra virgin Olive oil to cover the bottom of stock pot
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cover the bottom of the stock pot with olive oil add salt and pepper.
2. Brown the sliced sausage.
3. Add the chopped vegetables to the oil, cover and let soften for 15 minutes. 4
4. Add the chicken broth, chicken bouillon and the lentils. Add the diced tomatoes and basil leaves.
5. Let simmer about 60 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
