Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4-5 Italian sausages
  • 1 large carrot chopped
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 1/2 onion chopped ((or 1 shallot chopped) )
  • 1 clove of garlic chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups lentils (250 grams)
  • 1/4 cup white wine ((60 grams))
  • 3/4 cup tomato puree (passata) ((170 grams))
  • 2 cups of vegetable broth ((500 grams))
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • dash or 2 of hot pepper flakes if desired

Instruction

  • In a medium bowl add lentils and cover with water, let sit for 30 minutes, drain and rinse with water.
  • In a medium -  large pot on medium low heat add the olive oil and the Italian sausages (prick the sausages with a fork), cook and brown on both sides, then stir in the chopped carrot, celery, onion and garlic, cook until onions are transparent (about 2 minutes) then add the lentils, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, raise the heat to medium high and add the white wine continue to cook until wine has evaporated (about 2 minutes).
  • Add the tomato puree, vegetable broth, and spices, stir to combine, cover and bring to a boil on medium high heat, then lower to medium low, leave half covered, stirring occasionally and cook for approximately 45 minutes, or until lentils are tender and liquid has thickened. If you prefer a thinner soup then you can add more broth or water. Enjoy!