This is such a wonderful robust soup. It is definitely a meal in itself. I love the texture of the brown rice. The lentils add additional protein and fiber that makes this a filling soup along with the sweet Italian sausage. Yummmmmm.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage (removed from casing)
3 tblsp olive oil
2 carrots (chopped)
2 celery ribs (finely chopped)
1 large onion (minced)
1 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 small chile de arbol
12 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup brown lentils
1 cup long grain brown rice
1/2 lb of baby spinach leaves
Salt and pepper
Rinse brown rice in cool water, drain and set aside. Rinse the lentils in cool water, drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a 5 quart pot. Add the sweet Italian sausage , breaking it up into crumbles while browning. Remove from the pan and transfer to a plate. Add the carrots, celery and onion to the pot and stir continuously until onions are a light golden color (appoximately 10-12 minutes). Add cumin seeds, thyme and chile de arbol. Continue sauteing for another 3 minutes until spices are incorporated with the vegetables. Return the sausage to the pan and add the chicken broth. Add the rinsed brown rice and lentils. Stir and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally for another 45 minutes. Uncover and add the spinach leaves. Cook until spinach is wilted (approximately 1 minute). Serve in your favorite bowls.
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