Rustic Italian Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Italian sausage
• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 green onions (diced)
• 1 tbsp dried basil (if using fresh basil reduce by 1/2 and add when the soup is done)
• 1 1/2 cups zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups yellow squash
• 1 cup spaghetti squash
• 14 oz crushed peeled tomatoes
• 2 cup. kale (cut into ribbons)
• 1 cup. lentils
• 4 cups chicken stock
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
• Romano cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large pot saute saute carrots and green onions in coconut oil just until onions wilt slightly.
2. Add sausage and cook until almost browned.
3. Sprinkle in basil and add zucchini, squash,spaghetti squash, tomatoes, kale, lentils and stock.
4. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
5. Cook over medium heat approx. 30-45min. or until veggies have reached desired texture.
6. Serve with hot bread.
7. Garnish with grated Romano cheese.