SPICED LENTIL, CHICKEN, & SAUSAGE SOUP

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BEST winter soup recipe EVER! I've been making it for years; found it in "The Best of Country Cooking" by Reiman Publications. It's great the first time around, especially with some crusty bread for dipping. But the best part is that every time you re-heat the left overs, they're even BETTER. Such a great soup for those cold winter evenings! Can go stove top or crock pot (thus cooking time can vary!)

Provided by Charlyn W.

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb Italian sausage, crumbled. If in casing, remove casing first
1/2 cup diced onion
1/3 cup barley
3 garlic cloves
3 quarts chicken stock
1 cup lentils
1 whole chicken breast, uncooked
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, and juice
1/2 lb fresh spinach, may use up to 1 # and may use frozen
1 (12 ounce) jar mild to medium salsa
3 quarts chicken stock

Steps:

  • Brown sausage, onion, barley, and garlic together in skillet. Remove and place in bottom of slow cooker or stock pot.
  • Add the chicken stock, lentils, uncooked chicken breast, and parsley.
  • Simmer for as long as you desire or until lentils are tender.
  • Remove chicken breast, discarding bone and cartilage. Shred meat and return to cooker or pot.
  • Add garbanzo beans, spinach, and salsa to soup mixture and heat through.
  • Serve with hot buttered crusty bread, biscuits, or muffins.

madelyn mae
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I'm definitely going to make this soup again. It's a great addition to my weeknight meal rotation.


LadyKiwi_NZ
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the lentils and the chicken sausage.


Lele Criswell
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really liked this soup. The chicken sausage and spices really helped to balance out the flavor.


Krishan Kumar
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This soup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


S K AKASH MIA S K AKASH
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's a great way to have a hot and delicious meal waiting for you when you get home from work.


Dalal Shamout
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This soup is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Andrei2010 Andrei
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I love the combination of lentils and chicken sausage in this soup. It's a hearty and flavorful meal.


cabel ashin
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken sausage.


paster Iqbal
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too watery. I had to add more lentils and chicken sausage to thicken it up.


Typical Joshua
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste.


Sardar Sufyan
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really flavorful and the lentils give it a nice texture.


Masallah Mobile
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kerisha Dhakal
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with lentils and chicken sausage.


Sk king Khan
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Shannon Sroka
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This soup is a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils and chicken sausage add a hearty and protein-packed base, while the spices give it a warm and comforting flavor.