Lentil and Rice Soup With Sausage (Low Fat)

Categories: Lentils, Main Dish, Pork, Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 carrot , diced
• 2 ounces sweet sausage , chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups beef stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup crouton (garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a soup pot over low heat.

2. Saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the carrot and sausage.

4. Continue to cook till the onions are soft and golden.

5. add the broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

6. Add the lentils and rice and cook, covered, for about 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft.

7. Add the salt, pepper and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf.

8. Serve garnished with croutons.

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