Crock Pot Sausage-Lentil Soup from ww-recipes.org

Crockpot Sausage-Lentil Soup is an easy, hearty, delicious and healthy recipe for the fall and winter seasons. It is a low fat, low calories, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates, low sugars, diabetic and WeightWatchers (5) PointsPlus+ recipe. Loaded with vegetables, and uses smoked turkey sausage to lower the fat intake. Makes 6 servings. Crockpot Sausage-Lentil Soup will be loved by everyone in your family.

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/4 cups lentils, rinsed, drained
2 (14-1/2 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
(6 oz) smoked turkey sausage, sliced into 1/2″ thick slices
1 medium size  fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, coarsely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
(Reserve fennel tops for garnish if desired)

1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped carrots
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 tbsp red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a 3-1/2- or 4 quart slow cooker combine lentils, broth, water, sausage, fennel, onions, carrots, garlic, thyme and black pepper.

2. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH 4 to 5 hours.

3. Stir in vinegar before serving. If desired, garnish each serving with reserved fennel tops.

Yield: 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 Cup

WW PointsPlus+ = 5
Carb Choices: 2

Diet Exchange:
1/2 Vegetable + 1-1/2 Meat(L) + 1-1/2 Starch

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 212, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 19mg, Sodium 586mg, Sugars 2g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 13g, Protein 17g

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