Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup with Kale
Nothing hits better on a cozy fall night or during the dark winter months than a giant bowl of this Hearty Sausage Lentil Soup with Kale! It's loaded with savory sausage, kale, and lentils. And everything is cooked in a mouthwatering combination of chicken stock and coconut milk. If you're looking for a speedy, flavorful dinner that makes excellent use of pantry staples, look no further!
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 pound sausage, ground
- 1 cup green lentils (you can also use red lentils)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup kale, chopped
- salt and pepper
- Juice of one lime
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion. Sauté until they start to soften a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage and continue to cook, breaking up the sausage as it cooks, until the sausage is nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the lentils and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook according to the instructions on your lentil package. You want to cook your lentils until they are still al dente, just a bit of give, but not mushy. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Taste as you go, and when the lentils are cooked it's time to add the rest of the ingredients.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Once it thickens a bit, stir in the kale, add lime juice, and let it all simmer for about 5-10 minutes, until the kale is wilted.
- Serve immediately.