Hello loves,
I still consider it soup season, even though I’m starting to see signs of Spring. This lentil soup with sausage and kale is light yet hearty and so so delicious.
Not only is it delicious but it’s full of iron and protein, making it a great soup for postpartum! Made a bit pot of this for our neighbors who just had a baby and they loved it too.
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale
Full of lentils, sausage and kale. This soup is hearty yet light. The perfect transitional soup between seasons!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground mild italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, about a cup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups dried and rinsed red lentils
- 1 28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes, can also used 2 14 oz cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 5 cups torn kale, about 5 handfuls
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add your meat and onion. Cook until meat is nice and browned and onions are soft. Then add garlic and cook unitl fragrant, about a minute. Add chicken broth and scrape up all the brown bits on bottom. Add lentils, tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Remove tomatoes and mash with a potato masher. Return to pot. Add 1 cup of water and kale. Let cook 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt/pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Looking for more soups? Check out my creamy sausage and tortellini soup or my creamy potato corn chowder. As always be sure to tag me @tessa_port.
