Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Lentil | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Celery Stalks | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 16-oz. pkg. dry lentils
- 1 lb. sweet canadian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 lb. carrots, sliced into small pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth (or water with enough bouillon cubes to season to taste)
- Salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and basil to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to garnish
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Directions
Rinse lentils according to package instructions.
Brown sausage in a large soup pot and drain well. Add onion, garlic and celery. Cook until onion is tender.
Add all other ingredients, except cheese. Cook until lentils are tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Sprinkle with cheese before serving.