Calling all soup lovers: are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul? In this article, we present the ultimate guide to creating the most delightful pressure cooker lentil and sausage soup, a dish that combines hearty lentils, savory sausage, and a symphony of flavors. Join us as we delve into the secrets of crafting this comforting soup, exploring ingredient variations, cooking techniques, and expert tips. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you towards creating a pressure cooker lentil and sausage soup that will leave you craving for more.
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PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE
An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of this Italian-style lentil soup, which tastes like it has simmered away on the stovetop for hours. (If time is on your side, get the slow cooker version of this recipe here.) You could use any brown or black lentils, but beluga lentils are ideal because they get creamy on the inside while retaining their shape. (Other lentils may fall apart, but the soup will be no less delicious.) Determine your leafy green selection by what the market has to offer, keeping in mind that heartier types will retain more bite. Finish the soup with a hit of red-wine vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh basil for bright, fresh flavor.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cover the bottom of a 5- to 8-quart pressure cooker with a thin layer of olive oil. Add the onion and season lightly with salt. Using the sauté setting, cook until the onion is softened and translucent, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spatula or a wooden spoon, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the fresh garlic, onion and garlic powders, thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of pepper. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices (if using whole tomatoes, crush them into pieces with your hands as you add them), followed by the chicken stock, lentils and bay leaf. Season generously with pepper and stir to combine. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
- Open the lid. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using the sauté setting, stir in the greens and cook until wilted and tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the type of green. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with basil and Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1438 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP
I added a cup of dry red wine to this soup because red wine in lentil soup is the bread to my butter. Without the wine, the flavors are not as rich and delicious. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 2-1/4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add sausage, onion, celery and carrot. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker., Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, spinach, wine, garlic, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, serve with cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP
Lentil soup flavored with sausage. Serve with Romano cheese sprinkled on top of each serving bowl.
Provided by ANGCHICK
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place sausage in a large pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Add onion, celery and chopped garlic, and saute until tender and translucent. Stir in lentils, carrot, water, chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with garlic powder, parsley, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in pasta, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1008.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
CHICKEN SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP (PRESSURE COOKER)
Tasty soup for a cold day. About 7 WW Smart Points (calculated on weight watchers recipe builder on 1/24/16).
Provided by lisahaines2002
Categories Lentil
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown chicken sausage and garlic in pressure cooker.
- add remaining ingredients, stir.
- put lid on pressure cooker and cook on stew/soup setting. (about 36 minutes).
- release pressure and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 1025.4, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 18.5
JANA'S PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL HAM SOUP
Create a delicious ham broth first and use it to cook the lentils along with herbs and cooked vegetables. The pressure cooker cuts down cooking time, but preserves the flavor of each ingredient.
Provided by skewtour
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes Ham Soup
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place ham shanks and water in pressure cooker over medium heat. Cover and lock; bring to 15 pounds of pressure, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Release pressure immediately using method recommended by the manufacturer. Remove cooked ham shanks with a slotted spoon; transfer to a bowl to cool. Separate meat from bone. Transfer ham broth to a separate bowl for later use.
- Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender and reduced, about 20 minutes. Add lentils, 8 cups ham broth, thyme, and bay leaf; cover and lock. Bring pressure up to 15 pounds for 6 minutes; immediately release pressure.
- Stir tomatoes, ham, black pepper, and vinegar into soup over low heat until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 16.4 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 657.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP
This is a delicious, easy, and, most importantly, FAST way to make a hearty, nutritious, stick-to-ribs soup. As with most bean soups, a good broth is they key to flavor, so use your own homemade, or a good quality brand that is sold a carton, not canned! I like Pacific Foods mushroom broth for a good, meaty flavor. If you like spinach and appreciate an extra kick of iron, pick up a bag of prewashed baby spinach, or else buy regular spinach and clean and stem it while the soup cooks.
Provided by Podkayne
Categories Lentil
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In your pressure cooker, sweat the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery and saute for a minute or two.
- Add the ground cumin and stir well.
- Add the vegetable broth, lentils, and bay leaves, close the pressure cooker, and bring up to pressure.
- Cook for 20 minutes.
- Open the pressure cooker via the quick release method (see your cooker's owner's manual!) or let the pressure come down on its own.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- If desired, stir in the spinach, and stir until it wilts. (Additional heat is not necessary.).
- Season with salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL STEW
Steps:
- Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir half the onions until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ginger and garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Stir in broth, lentils, water, green chiles and remaining onion., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally. Just before serving, stir in cream. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture., Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of lentils for a more complex flavor and texture. Green, brown, and red lentils are all good choices.
- Add vegetables to the soup to boost its nutritional value. Carrots, celery, and onions are all good choices.
- Use a flavorful sausage for the soup. Kielbasa, Andouille, or Italian sausage are all good options.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Pressure cooker lentil and sausage soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The soup is also a great way to use up leftover lentils and sausage. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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