This cozy lentil soup has a handful of shortcuts up its sleeve.
You don’t need a pot simmering on the stove all day to create some cozy magic.
Then two all-star kitchen shortcuts are used to shave minutes off of prep: canned diced tomatoes and lentils.
Photo: Antonis Achilleos
(Take note; always keep these handy for quick meals.)
can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
214-oz.
Add sausage; cook, flipping occasionally until browned in spots, about 6 minutes.
Stir in onion, celery, and rosemary.
Cook, stirring often until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in broth, tomatoes, lentils, and salt.
Bring to a boil over high.
Divide soup among 4 bowls.
Top each bowl with sour cream, if desired, and chopped rosemary.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.