Lentil Soup With Italian Sausage

Recipe source: bon appetit (january 2010)

Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat.

Add sausage and cook until browned , stirring occasionally.

Using a slotted spoon , transfer sausage to a bowl.

Stir in vegetables and italian seasoning.

Cook stirring until vegetables soften.

Stir in lentils and the broth.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in sausage and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in spinach , cooking until spinach is wilted.

olive oil, hot italian sausage, onion, carrots, parsnips, celery ribs, italian seasoning, brown lentils, chicken broth, spinach leaves