This Sausage and Lentil Soup is an easy, one pot dinner made with lentils, smoked sausages, vegetables all in a delicious herb broth with spinach your whole family will love. Hearty and healthy, this feeds a crowd and is perfect for family time dining.
Sausage and Lentil Soup
I can make a huge batch of this soup in less than 40 minutes and it feeds 12 easily. I simply slice and brown the sausage then in the same pot sauté a medley of chopped vegetables like carrot, onion and celery with garlic, a bit of white wine, thyme and red pepper flakes. Lentils and other goodies go in the pot and it simmers away.
What are Lentils?
Lentils are a pantry staple here in my kitchen and are so versatile. They are grouped with beans and peas in the legume family because they grow in pods. They are high in protein and fiber and low in fat, which makes them a healthy substitute for meat.
What can I use them in?
I use them in soups, stews and salads like my Dal Makhani an incredible creamy Indian soup, Lentils with Lamb Stew, Harira – Moroccan Lentil Soup, Cold Lentil Salad with Butternut Squash and Asparagus or as a side with my Moroccan Roasted Chicken.
How to make my Sausage and Lentil Soup
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and brown on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
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Add carrots, celery, onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook several minutes more.
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Add tomatoes, lentils, beef broth, wine and seasonings. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
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Add spinach (optional), and cooked sausages and season to taste. Stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
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Sausage and Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 4 ribs of celery chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 14.5 oz chopped tomatoes with their juice
- 1 cup French or brown lentils, (about 7 ounces dried, picked through and rinsed )
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb fresh spinach (optional) (wash and clean sand)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and brown on both sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add carrots, celery, onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook several minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, lentils, beef broth, wine and seasonings. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
- Add spinach (optional), and cooked sausages and season to taste. Stir well and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more. Ladle soup into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.
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Made as directed other then than using ground sausage rather than smoked as it’s what I had on hand. Delish.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup, Jennifer. Wonderful that you found a way to make it with ground meat as well. 🙂
This was fantastic. I’ve made it a bunch of times now with whatever bone broth I have on hand and whatever alcohol (a nice lager, white wine, and even a good dry Prosecco). I use Raddell’s (out of Cleveland Ohio) Slovenian or Hungarian sausage from my local shop and each version has been enjoyed! Thanks!
I am glad you enjoyed it! I need to make it again! Thank you for the reminder!
Going to make your soup tomorrow, sounds delicious. My son and I love lentil soup but my husband MIGHT eat 1 bowl. Im hoping the addition of the sausage will make a difference but his dislike for anything bean like goes back to his childhood. (Other than green beans and lima beans : )
I hope this recipe turns him! We love it!
This is a great soup and one I will make again. We love lentil soup and the addition of the sausage really makes this soup hearty. : )
I am so glad you enjoyed the soup! Thank you for sharing!
I had all the ingredients on hand today to make absolutely delicious soup today for lunch. I love lentils and the addition of the sausage made this a nice hearty soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.
I am so glad you had all the ingredients to make! Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you try any other recipes!
I could warm up with a bowl of this soup! Looks so good!
Loved this soup!! Instead of the smoked sausage, I used a ring sausage I had in the freezer that I just cut into thin slices and browned. Added this to the soup and let it cook the entire time the soup was cooking. I also used a jar of home canned tomatoes, undrained and chopped. This was fabulous. Definitely will be making this again!
I am so glad you enjoy it Cynthia! Hey sometimes you have to use what you have! I am glad it turned out and you will enjoy it again! Happy New Year!
I’m making this right now. It will be perfect for a cold, snowy, football day! Thanks, Kevin! I never thought to use smoked sausage with lentils and I know it’s just going to be fabulous! Just the smell ….
Hope you enjoyed this one Tarre!
Love soup, especially this time of year! This one is so hearty with lentils and sausage. A bowl for lunch would be awesome!
You must try this recipe then! Delicious!
We’re in full soup mode over here, Kevin. This one looks so hearty and delicious!! An absolute must try!
Full soup mode here too!