How to Make Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to hearty and comforting meals, a bowl of soup often tops the list. And if you're looking for a recipe that is not only delicious but also easy to make, then look no further than this Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage. Packed with protein-rich lentils, savory sausage, and an array of aromatic seasonings, this soup is sure to become a go-to favorite in your household.

One of the best parts about this recipe is that it can be made in the slow cooker, allowing you to set ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 kielbasa sausages, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups dried lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups wine
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup fresh spinach leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine sausages, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, lentils, water, wine, oil, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until lentils are tender and sausage is no longer pink, 6 to 8 hours.
  • When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
  • Nutrition

    930 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 1396mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 22g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1027mg