Sausage and Lentil Soup

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4.5

153 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    25 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 55 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Course

    Soup

Sausage and Lentil Soup

Sausage and Lentil Soup is thick and hearty, loaded with Italian sausage, lentils, and vegetables in a tomato-based broth. This is the comforting recipe you need this winter! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound green lentils
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage You can also use ground Italian turkey sausage
  • 1 cup diced onion about 1 large
  • 1 ½ cups diced celery about 4 stalks
  • 1 ½ cups diced carrots about 3-2 large
  • 1 ½ cup diced zucchini about 1 small
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic  2 large cloves
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces each, undrained
  • grated parmesan
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and add in the Italian sausage. Brown the sausage until it is cooked through.
  3. Add in the onions, celery, carrots, zucchini, garlic, herbs and spices, cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add the chicken stock, canned tomatoes, and drained lentils, cover, and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 ½ hours, or until the lentils are cooked through and tender, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed to adjust the consistency of the soup. We tend to prefer ours a little on the thick side, so I add in about 3 cups half way through the cook time.
  6. Check the seasonings – add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Adapted from food.com
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