Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBella NotteLentil Soup Recipe

Lentil Soup Recipe

Inspired by Bella Notte
Time50m
Serves6

A comforting soup that eats like a meal! Chicken broth is the base with puy lentils, italian sausage, tomatoes and spinach. Light and hearty at the same time with a garnish of our own homemade cornbread croutons.

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sausage

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sausage

    Add the Italian sausage to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add the Broth and Lentils

    Pour in the chicken broth and add the puy lentils. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

  5. 5

    Add Spinach

    Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaves and serve the soup hot, garnished with homemade cornbread croutons.

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