Carrabba's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup
Carrabba's Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup
1 lb Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
2 x 14½ oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tspn salt
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
black pepper, red pepper flakes, basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, to taste
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.
Last edited by Kitchen Witch; February 26th, 2009 at 10:20 PM.
Reason: clean up
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