Best 10 Lentil Stew With Sausage Recipes

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Lentil stew with sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. This simple dish combines the best of both worlds, with the protein-packed lentils and the smoky, spicy flavor of sausage. Whether you prefer a traditional Italian sausage or a more modern vegetarian option, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious lentil stew. From classic one-pot recipes to slow-cooker options, this article will provide you with a variety of recipes to suit your taste and lifestyle.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE LENTIL STEW



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This hearty stew is brimming with protein-packed lentils, vegetables and tasty turkey kielbasa. It's big on flavor but easy on the budget. - Patti St. Antoine, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fully cooked turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and chiles; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL STEW WITH SAUSAGE



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From Safeway Brand Lentils package: "Our tasters gave four-stars to this nutritious and easy to prepare entree. Smokey sausage, lots of spices and fresh greens give it wonderful flavor". I have made this stew a couple of times, each to success. I usually use what I have in the pantry, so it never - comes out exactly the same. I am posting the recipe as written - make adjustments for your own preferences.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Stew

Time 50m

Yield 8 Bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 lb smoked beef sausage, sliced
1 lb lentils, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 lb fresh kale, stems trimmed, leaves choppped (about 8 cups, Could use spinach)

Steps:

  • In a 6 to 8 quart pot of Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Saute onions, garlic and carrots until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add sausage, lentils, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lentils are barely tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in kale or spinach.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Ladle soup into soup bowls.

LENTIL STEW WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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Simple to make and bursting with flavor, this one-pot lentil stew featuring smoked sausage, sweet potatoes, and beer is a great choice for dinner.

Provided by Karen Low

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
3 cups tomato juice
1 ½ cups dried lentils, rinsed and drained
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
½ cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 ounces smoked bratwurst, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Combine water, tomato juice, lentils, beer, onion, carrot, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes and sausage. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 18.1 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 927.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SAUSAGE AND BLACK LENTIL STEW



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This is a modified version of the recipe that was on the package of the black lentils I bought. Black Lentils are smaller than regular ones and do not require pre-soaking. They are also called belluga lentils, a pic of them is here http://www.foodsubs.com/Lentils.html. For this recipe to be gluten-free suitable care to be taken that gluten-free sausages are used and serve with a gluten-free bread

Provided by Engineer in the Kit

Categories     Stew

Time 1h52m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups lentils
1 lb hot Italian sausage, bulk (can use medium or mild)
8 ounces frozen sweet corn
1 medium onion, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
5 cups water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Brown sausage over medium heat with onions and celery breaking them into small pieces.
  • Pour in the water, add pepper and lentils. Stir all the ingredients, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring from time to time to prevent the lentils from sticking or burning. Remove lid for the last 1/2 hour while simmering.
  • Serve in bowls with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 68.7, Sodium 697, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 20.1

FRENCH-LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STEW



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A thick stew made with Le Puy lentils and kielbasa makes ahearty, no-fuss meal. Its aroma, reminiscent of French country cooking, comes from a blend of bay leaf and rosemary.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
7 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups Le Puy lentils (about 2 pounds), rinsed and picked over
2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1 dried bay leaf
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Brown sausage, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the lentils, stock, 3 1/2 cups water, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt. Bring stew to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until lentils are just tender, about 50 minutes.
  • Return sausage to the pan; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons rosemary. Season stew with salt and pepper.

LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW



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This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LENTIL-SAUSAGE STEW



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This stick-to-your-ribs stew with smoked sausage, lentils and sweet potatoes is perfect for chilly weeknights.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cups dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. With slotted spoon, remove sausage to bowl; cover to keep warm.
  • Add carrots, onion and sweet potato to drippings in Dutch oven. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute. Add lentils and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in sausage, tomatoes, salt and pepper, breaking up tomatoes. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 2, Fiber 10 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg

LENTIL STEW WITH ITALIAN TURKEY SAUSAGE



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I remember having a delicious lentil stew at an ethnic night hosted by my preschool when I was four. I loved it but my mom, while an accomplished cook, didn't like lentils and wouldn't make them. Thirty years later I decided to experiment with them and this was the result of my first try. It is very flavorful and makes a hearty supper for a cold night!

Provided by Elise Marie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ pound hot Italian turkey sausage links
2 cups dry lentils
1 (14.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup hot water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups broth, onion, and celery in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • At the same time, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sausage links in the hot skillet. Pierce casings with a fork to allow juices to run out and cook in the bottom of the pan. Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Slice into thin slices.
  • Deglaze the skillet with about 1/4 cup chicken broth. Add the pan drippings to the saucepan, along with any remaining chicken broth, lentils, tomato sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If more liquid is needed, add water in small increments.
  • Add sliced sausage, heat through, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 300.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SAUSAGE AND LENTIL STEW



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Provided by Vincent Schiavelli

Categories     Pork     Stew     Sausage     Lentil     Fall     Simmer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups lentils
1 1/4 pounds thick or thin sweet (mild) Italian sausages without fennel seeds
3 ribs celery plus their leaves
1 medium-sized yellow onion
5 1/2 cups spring water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils and cull them for small stones and debris. Put them in a heavy 4-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid. Cut thick sausages into 1-inch lengths or thin ones into 2-inch lengths, and put them in the pot. Clean and thinly slice the celery, chop the leaves, peel and finely chop the onion, and add it all to the pot.
  • Pour in the water, and add the salt and a few grindings of black pepper. Stir all the ingredients together, cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat and cook at a lively simmer for about 1 hour, stirring from time to time to prevent the lentils from burning. When the sausages and lentils are cooked and the liquid has thickened, serve piping hot in bowls.

SAUSAGE & LENTIL ONE-POT



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Pack of sausages in the fridge? Try them in this rich stew - it's made in just one pot, so you'll save on washing up too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
400g pack sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red pepper, sliced
250g lentil (we used puy lentils)
150ml vegetable stock
125ml red wine or extra stock

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan, cook the sausages until browned, then remove. Tip in remaining oil, onion, garlic and pepper, then cook, about 5 mins more until softened. Add lentils and sausages to the pan with the stock and wine, if using.
  • Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 20 mins until lentils have softened and sausages are cooked through. Serve with plenty of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 2.42 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, use smoked sausage.
  • Add a teaspoon of chili powder or cumin for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have any fresh thyme, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • Serve with a side of crusty bread or rice.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the stew, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • You can also use different types of sausage, such as kielbasa or chorizo.

Conclusion:

Lentil stew with sausage is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lentils. The stew can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as crusty bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.

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