Lentil, Kale, and Sausage Soup

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The original recipe is from the Nov 2011 'Taste of Home' magazine and called Lentil-Tomato soup. I doubled the size and tweaked the seasonings. I recommend cornbread as a side. Great for cold winter days.

Submitted by Luiology101
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage

  • 1 bunch kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces

  • 4 medium carrots, diced

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 9 cups water

  • 1 ⅓ cups lentils, rinsed

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons garam masala (Optional)

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed

  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage until browned, about 5 minutes. Add kale stems, carrots, and onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. Stir tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, garam masala, thyme, dill, tarragon, and salt into the pot. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until flavors blend, about 15 minutes. Toss in kale leaves and let wilt, about 5 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Tastes great with Italian or breakfast sausage, but if you leave it out, it's a nice vegetarian soup.

Garam masala is an Indian spice. It can be spicy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

429 Calories
16g Fat
50g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 429
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 956mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 18g 63%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 102mg 114%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 1375mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.