How to Make Easy Lentil-Sausage Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a hearty and warming soup that's easy to make? Look no further than this Easy Lentil-Sausage Soup recipe! Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, this soup is the perfect way to satisfy your hunger and warm you up on a chilly day.

Made with simple and affordable ingredients, this soup is a great option for a weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday afternoon. It's also a fantastic dish to make for meal prep, as it reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Plus,...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from the pot, leaving browned bits and drippings in the pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in lentils and tomatoes and stir for a few times.
  • Pour in chicken stock and return sausage to the pot. Stir to mix and add bay leaves.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    397 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 763mg