Easy Lentil-Sausage Soup

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This hearty lentil-sausage soup is packed with robust flavors that surprise and delight. The inspiration for this soup came from the creative mind of a 6-year-old!

Submitted by phdsunflower
Updated on November 4, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 ⅓ pounds sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • ½ medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 pound brown lentils

  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 quarts chicken stock

  • 2 large bay leaves

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sausages and cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove sausages to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside, leaving browned bits and drippings behind.

  2. Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lentils and tomatoes. Stir to combine.

  3. Add chicken stock, bay leaves, and reserved sausages. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes:

You can substitute chicken or turkey sausages or brown or green lentils.

Use homemade or store-bought chicken stock.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

397 Calories
14g Fat
41g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 397
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1214mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 19g 67%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 763mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.