SPICY SAUSAGE, BEAN / LENTIL, AND TOMATO SOUP
Steps:
- Heat 2 tsp. olive oil, add chopped onion and celery and saute until it's just starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute more, then add red pepper flakes, dried thyme, dried oregano, and ground fennel seed and saute 1 minute more. Cook beans / lentils separately with combo of water and chicken broth. When tender add onions. Add the rest of the chicken stock, diced tomatoes and juice, and bay leaves to the soup pot. Heat soup until it's barely boiling, then reduce heat. Add 2 tsp. more olive oil to pan that had onions, squeeze turkey sausage out of casings and saute until the sausage is nicely browned, breaking it apart with a metal turner as it cooks. (You may need a bit more olive oil if you don't use a non-stick pan.) Add browned sausage to soup pot, then deglaze the pan with 2 cups of the chicken stock, scraping the browned sausage bits off the bottom of the pan, and add that to soup pot. When lentils are soft, remove about 1/3 of soup mixture and use an immersion blender, food processor, or blender to puree the mixture until it's very smooth, about 2 minutes. (Be very careful with the hot soup if you use a food processor or blender.) Taste soup, season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper, and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired. This soup freezes well, so you might want to make a double batch and freeze some for lunches to take to work.
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this soup! It looks so delicious.
Ogunrinola Omotayo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
ali ajgar
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this soup at first, but it really grew on me. The flavors are really complex and delicious.
Shahbaz Ali Nambardar
[email protected]This soup is a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably reduce the amount of chili powder next time.
Pija Platon
[email protected]I love the addition of lentils to this soup. They add a nice texture and extra protein.
Sarooj Khan
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover sausage. It's also a great meatless option for vegetarians and vegans.
Lax Sagar Shoni
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Sidra Akram
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the spice gives it a nice kick.
Gerard Montrose
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the sausage added a nice depth of flavor.
Hani Wahab
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Cynthia Terranova
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add extra sausage and lentils to make it even more filling.
Saliu Abdul
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. The sausage, beans, lentils, and tomatoes all came together perfectly.