Outta This World Lentil Soup Recipes

THE BEST LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, celery and 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to caramelize and take on a dark brown color, 8 to 10 minutes (this step is important as it will add tons of flavor to your soup!).
• Stir in the tomato paste and garlic and cook, scraping up the brown bits, until the garlic is fragrant and slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the lentils, stock, 4 cups water, thyme, bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt and a generous amount of black pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are softened with just a bit of bite, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaf. Puree 2 1/2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth then stir back into the pot. Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley.

OUTTA THIS WORLD SAUSAGE PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• Remove sausage casings& cut (or tear) into 1/2" pieces.
• In large kettle, cook sausage over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• Remove sausage w/ a slotted spoon.
• Drain, reserving 2 T.
• drippings.
• Saute pepper, onion& garlic 4-5 minutes (in the drippings) or until tender.
• Add the water, tomatoes, sugar, Worcestershire, bouillon, salt, basil, thyme& sausage.
• Bring to a boil, then add pasta.
• Reduce the heat& simmer uncovered 18-22 minutes, or until pasta is tender.