Receta Italian Lentil Soup 2pts
Raciónes: 3
Ingredientes
- 2 x precooked Chicken Italian sausage links
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
- 2 lrg clove garlic crushed with
- 1/4 tsp dry vegetable flake salt substitute
- 1/2 c. minced leek
- 1/4 c. minced onion
- 1 tsp reduced fat bacon bits
- 4 1/2 c. water plus more as needed
- 1/4 tsp grnd celery seed or possibly grnd coriander
- 1/8 tsp grnd pepper or possibly to taste
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce see Review
- 3/4 c. dry mixed lentils
- 1/2 c. minced celery
- 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
- 1/2 c. minced carrot
- 1/2 c. minced zucchini
- 3/4 c. minced fresh tomatoes
- 6 ounce V-8 vegetable juice
Direcciones
- 1. Cut sausage lengthwise once. Then slice into 3/4-inch pcs. Mince garlic with the salt substitute. Clear and chop leek; chop the onion. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; spray the bottom. Add in the oil. When warmed, saute/fry the sausage, garlic, leek, onion till onions are wilted and sweetened.
- 2. Add in bacon bits, lentils, seasonings, water, wine vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a steady gently simmer and simmer for 20 min or possibly till lentils are almost soft. (Or possibly simmer longer at a lower temperature.)
- 3. Add in celery, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, tomatoes and juice. Simmer gently for 1 hour or possibly longer, till vegetables are soft and the soup's taste is no longer sharp. Stir occasionally and add in water if necessary.
- THE ORIGINAL recipe was modified to reduce calories and fat. REVIEW - Tested 2001-01-10: The Worcestershire dominated the other, milder flavors. Recommend serving it at the table or possibly adding in drops just before serving.
- Description: "Italian-style turkey sausages and vegetables"
- Yield: 6 c.
- Serving Ideas : As a supper with bread and salad.
- NOTES : Recipe inspired by Italio-Lentil Soup by Harry and Beth Kope, Quebec City, Quebec reprinted in Simmering Suppers: Classic and creative one-pot meals from Harrowsmith kitchens