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

There's nothing quite as comforting as a piping hot bowl of soup on a cold, blustery day. And when it comes to hearty and wholesome soups, it's hard to beat the combination of lentils and sausage. This Lentil and Sausage Soup is a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for warming you up from the inside out.

This recipe is a perfect way to make use of pantry staples like dried lentils and canned tomatoes, while also utilizing flavorful and savory sausage. The combination of thes...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound sweet Italian pork sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • ½ pound ditalini pasta (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Cook sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until evenly brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, carrot, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Stir in pasta and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 1009mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 719mg