Lentil, Sausage & Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cup(s) Water
• 4 cup(s) Chicken Broth
• 2 cup(s) Lentils Green or Black Best
• 2 teaspoon(s) Olive Oil
• 2 Small Yellow Onions/1 Large Chopped
• 2 Carrots Chopped
• 1 Large Rosemary Sprig Chopped
• 2 clove(s) Garlic Chopped
• 1/2 pound(s) Turkey Sausage (1 hot/1 mild) Remove Casings
• 1 tablespoon(s) Tomato Paste
• Salt & Pepper To Taste
• 1/2 head(s) Kale Chopped

Preparation

1. Combine water, broth, and lentils in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Cook 30 minutes or until almost tender.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, rosemary, and garlic to pan. Sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add sausage; cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add tomato paste and remaining ingredients; cook for 1 minute or until heated. Add sausage mixture to lentils; bring to a boil. Cook 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.


3. Amount per serving (1 cup)
4. Calories: 341
5. Calories from fat: 19%
6. Fat: 7g
7. Saturated fat: 1.6g
8. Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g
9. Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7g
10. Protein: 26.4g
11. Carbohydrate: 43.6g
12. Fiber: 7.7g
13. Cholesterol: 33mg
14. Iron: 5.8mg
15. Sodium: 731mg
16. Calcium: 38mg