Lentil And Rice Soup With Sausage (Low Fat)

• 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)

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

olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, sweet sausage, chicken, bay leaf, lentils, brown rice, salt, pepper, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-and-rice-soup-with-sausage-low-fat-188495 (may not work)