Sausage and Lentil Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup combining Italian sausage with tender lentils and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 pound lentils, picked and rinsed
• 1 cup peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground toasted cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground grains of paradise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat
2. Add onion, carrot, and celery and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes
3. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through
4. Add kosher salt, coriander, cumin, and grains of paradise and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
5. Add lentils, chopped tomatoes, and broth to the pot
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste
8. Serve hot