Down-Home Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Down-Home Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; ½ cup yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup dry red wine; 5 cups water; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons fresh sage, snipped; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 10 ounces fully-cooked smoked link sausage, sliced diagonally; freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving; fresh parsley, snipped (Garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup dry lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
½ cup yellow onion, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup dry red wine
5 cups water
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
¼ cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons fresh sage, snipped
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
10 ounces fully-cooked smoked link sausage, sliced diagonally
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving
fresh parsley, snipped (Garnish)

1
Pick through the lentils and discard any stones; wash and drain.
2
To a large 6-quart Dutch oven heat the olive oil over a medium flame.
3
Once hot, add the bell pepper, carrots, celery, onion, tomato and salt; sweat until the onions are translucent, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Add the wine and simmer the mixture, until liquid is reduced by half.
5
Add the next seven (7) ingredients; give a good stir.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7
Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
8
Stir in the cooked sausage; heat through.
9
Ladle soup into warmed soup bowls and garnish with parsley.
10
Serve with Parmesan, warm crusty Italian bread and a freshly tossed green salad.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Down-Home Smoked Sausage and 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.

Down-Home Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup

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