Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

501

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chunky Sausage Lentil Soup

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