Lentil Soup with Spinach

Ingredients

• 1 chicken sausage, choppedNutrition
• 6 cups vegetable bouillonNutrition
• 2 tbsps olive oilNutrition
• 1 medium carrot, finely choppedNutrition
• 1 stalk medium celery, finely choppedNutrition
• 1 small onion, finely choppedNutrition
• 1 cup lentils, brown or green, picked over & rinsedNutrition
• 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed & drainedNutrition

Directions

1. 1In a large pot, sauté celery, carrot and onion in olive oil until soft but not browned.
2. 2Add lentils and stock (or water).
3. 3Cook with pot cover tilted over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender.
4. 4Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed.
5. 5Add spinach and sausage (optional) and cook for another 15 minutes.
6. 6A healthy squeeze of lemon juice really finishes the soup!
7. 7Season to taste with freshly ground salt and pepper.

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