Tuscan Lentil Soup

I cannot begin to explain how much I love this soup! I love lentils but up until now, I was the only one in my family to eat them. I made this soup, prepared to eat it by myself all week (which is totally not a bad thing!) but I was surprised to see that my whole family lives this soup! Lentils, zucchini and all! AND they requested it again since the first time I made it!

Tuscan Lentil Soup

This hearty tuscan lentil soup is packed full of veggies and protein! It's a breeze to make and can easily feed a crowd!

Ingredients
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground Italian sausage (spicy, mild or sweet)
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ tsp. dried oregano
¾ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¼ tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. kosher sea salt
½ tsp. ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
8 c. low-sodium chicken broth
2 small russet potatoes, cubed
1 c. dry green lentils
1 c. quartered cherry tomatoes
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
3 c. fresh spinach

Directions

1. In a large stock pot or Dutch-oven set over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, the add the sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes; drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the garlic and onion, cook until fragrant. Sprinkle in the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, paprika, salt and black pepper. Add the bay leaf and then pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then add the potatoes and lentils and cook for 10 minutes.
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