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Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This hearty Lentil Sausage Soup combines savory ground sausage, brown lentils, and a medley of vegetables in a flavorful broth for a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day.

Ingredients

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Herbs and Spices

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground sausage (hot or mild)
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1/2 cup celery (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup dry brown lentils (rinsed. See notes.)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

Instructions

  1. Cook the Sausage: Remove the casings from the sausage if you purchased links. Preheat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook and crumble to break it apart. Once cooked halfway through, cover partially and continue to heat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. It’ll take around 10-12 minutes total. Set the sausage aside on a paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings. (Butter can be used if you don’t have drippings.)
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the drippings to the pot along with 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots and cook for 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add Flour and Tomato Paste: Add the flour and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and beef broth in splashes, and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pot to add more flavor the soup.
  4. Add Seasonings and Lentils: Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lentils, bay leaf, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Finish Soup: Add the sausage back to the soup along with the diced tomatoes, Simmer for 10 minutes. A little water or broth can be added to thin the soup out slightly if desired. Serve!

Notes

  • Rinse the dry brown lentils before adding to soup to remove any debris.
  • Butter can be used instead of reserved drippings if unavailable.
  • Add water or additional broth at the end if you prefer a thinner soup.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/lentil-sausage-soup-recipe/