CHUNKY SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP

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Lentils are an inexpensive but nutritious power food, and these days, a hot, filling and flavorful family meal at a great price is a real comfort. My husband just loves this soup and it freezes well. -Donna Scarano, East Hanover, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried lentils, rinsed
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed and crumbled
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 medium red potato, diced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
Salad croutons, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and lentils to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until lentils are tender. Drain., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onions, celery and carrots over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer., Stir in the broth, tomatoes, potato, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in lentils; heat through. Serve with croutons if desired. Freeze option: Reserving croutons for later, freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Top each serving with croutons if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 17g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MD Hanif Khan
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Kas Mullar
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This soup is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


VIP PIGEON
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sausage, lentils, and vegetables all come together perfectly.


Jamshad Jan
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Melese Tigneh
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This soup is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


Mandilakhe Kalolo
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sausage, lentils, and vegetables all come together perfectly.


Samadi Malik413
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This soup is hearty and flavorful. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Alexya Perez
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This soup is delicious and it is so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again!


Jamshaid Asghar
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. It is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Susan Smith
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This soup is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I will definitely be making it again!


David Carlson
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sausage, lentils, and vegetables all come together perfectly.


Sumudu Sumudu
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This soup is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. It is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Ataur Rony
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I have made this soup several times and it is always a crowd-pleaser. It is the perfect soup to serve at a party or potluck.


William Mathis
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This soup is so easy to make and it is so delicious. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer. It is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Lekan Aderibigbe
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit with my whole family. Everyone loved the flavor and the soup was very filling. I will definitely be making this soup again!


Ma Mamun
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This chunky sausage lentil soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is packed with flavor from the sausage, lentils, and vegetables, and it is also very easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!