How to Make Lentil, Chicken Sausage, and Sweet Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup on a cool evening to nourish the body and soul. And when it comes to comforting and nutritious soups, this lentil, chicken sausage, and sweet potato soup is a winner. Packed with protein, fiber, and a whole lot of flavor, it's a dish that the whole family will love.

This soup is not only delicious, but also easy to prepare, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner. The combination of lentils, chicken sausage, and sweet potatoes ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 red chile pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 pound mild Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
  • 3 cups water, or more as needed
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chile; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until broken up and browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water, chicken stock, and coconut milk into the pot. Add sweet potato, black beans, diced tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, and bay leaves, stirring after each addition. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sweet potato and lentils are soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 1387mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 112mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1012mg