Serves: 8
Total Calories: 411

1 onion chopped
4 ounces Italian sausage
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup lentils
1 can italian stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1 medium carrot chopped
1 stalk celery chopped
1 cup spinach chopped

In large saucepan heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add ground sausage and fry till sausage is browned. Add broth, lentils, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, pepper, cumin and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add carrot, celery and spinach. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. This soup tends to get too thick and spicy so add water to get the desired consistency and flavor.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 8
Total Calories: 411
Calories from Fat: 79

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