Lentil And Rice Soup With Sausage (Low Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, diced
2 ounces sweet sausage, chopped
8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups beef stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup brown rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup crouton (garnish) (optional)

Preparation

Heat the oil in a soup pot over low heat.
Saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 5 minutes.
Stir in the carrot and sausage.
Continue to cook till the onions are soft and golden.
add the broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Add the lentils and rice and cook, covered, for about 45 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
Add the salt, pepper and parsley. Cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf.
Serve garnished with croutons.