Sausage Lentil Soup Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

How many calories are in Carrabba's lentil and sausage soup? ›

Carrabba's Italian Grill Sausage And Lentil Soup Cup (1 serving) contains 20g total carbs, 12g net carbs, 11g fat, 12g protein, and 220 calories.

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

If the soup seems too thick add 1 more cup of vegetable stock (or water). Taste test and adjust seasonings as needed. Using an immersion blender or regular blender puree half of the soup (don't skip this part...the texture of smooth/chunky is the best!) Keep the soup on low heat until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 192 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 842mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 13g protein.

Lentils are high in protein, which helps build and maintain your muscles, bones and skin. Protein can also help you manage your appetite and support weight loss because it makes you feel fuller than other nutrients. Among beans, only soybeans have more protein.

Lentils are a type of legume, a category that also includes beans, soy, and chickpeas. Due to their high carb content, legumes are generally avoided on a strict keto diet. In fact, 1 cup (180 grams) of cooked lentils provides 36 grams of carbs.

Yes, you can overcook lentils; they will become mushy. Much depends on the type of lentil you're using. Some cook quicker and hold their shape better than others. To avoid overcooking them, always follow the cooking directions in your recipe and use the type of lentils called for in the ingredient list.

Do you cook lentils before adding to soup? Nope! Dried lentils cook in 35 minutes in the soup, and there's no need to soak them either!

Another option for thickening soup is by using dairy like sour cream or yogurt. Start with a small dollop and stir before checking the consistency and adding more. We recommend using plain yogurt so you don't alter the taste of the soup. You can also use cream if you prefer.

If you eat fiber-rich lentils regularly, they can cause gas and bloating. If you are sensitive to fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyol (FODMAP) foods, lentils can cause discomfort, as well as bloating and gas in the colon.

Why does my lentil soup taste bad? ›

A lot of types of bacteria (and sometimes other microbes) produce waste products that can taste "sour." And soup/stock is a good growth medium for microbes, which is why most food safety organizations recommend only keeping soup for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Taste and season with more salt, pepper and/or lemon juice until the flavors really sing. For spicier soup, add another pinch or two of red pepper flakes. Serve while hot.

Amy's Organic Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup is one the healthiest canned soups because it's made with non-GMO, organic ingredients, is low in sodium, and is a great source of protein and fiber.

Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse. A 1/2 cup serving is an excellent source of folate, fiber, and manganese, and a good source of protein, thiamin, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and copper. Folate is required to create DNA and other genetic material.

Split peas have 17 grams of protein, compared to lentils' 19 grams of protein. Both of these foods are high in fiber, which promotes good digestive health and cholesterol control. Peas have 6 grams of fiber, less than the almost 9 grams provided by lentils.

1 Bowl of bowl of lentil soup (Veggie Grill) contains 270 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 59% carbs, 19% fat, and 22% protein. This is a good source of protein (27% of your Daily Value), fiber (64% of your Daily Value), and iron (270% of your Daily Value).

Carrabba's Italian Grill Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup Cup (1 serving) contains 11g total carbs, 8g net carbs, 2.5g fat, 9g protein, and 100 calories.

Red Lentil Pasta

This pasta, made of red lentil flour, is also gluten free. It contains potassium which is vital for the functioning of all cells, and has slightly less iron than chickpea pasta. Per 2-ounce serving, it contains 180 calories, 34g of carbs, 13g of protein, and 6g of fiber.