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Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

This hearty lentil soup is made with smoked sausage, vegetables, tomatoes and lentils, all simmered in an herb broth. An easy one pot dinner option that the whole family will love!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 269 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled, halved and sliced
  • 3 talks celery sliced
  • 14 ounces smoked sausage halved and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 cups dry brown lentils rinsed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  2. Add the sausage and cook for 2-3 more minutes or until just browned.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, lentils and salt and pepper to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 269kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 669mg (19%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5350IU (107%) Vitamin C 27.6mg (31%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 269

% Daily Value*

Calories 269kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 669mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5350IU 107%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.