Fennel-Infused Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Fennel-Infused Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion (medium); 1/2 cup celery; 1 cup butternut squash or sweet potato (diced); 2-3 uncooked Italian-flavored chicken sausage links (casing removed); 4 cups water; 1/4 fennel bulb (small/medium-sized) or 1 teaspoon fennel or anise seeds.; salt and pepper (to taste); 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion (medium)
1/2 cup celery
1 cup butternut squash or sweet potato (diced)
2-3 uncooked Italian-flavored chicken sausage links (casing removed)
4 cups water
1/4 fennel bulb (small/medium-sized) or 1 teaspoon fennel or anise seeds.
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

1
Sort lentils to remove any small rocks and/or sticks that may have been missed in the packaging.
2
Saute onion, celery and butternut squash in olive oil.
3
Add sausage and cook thoroughly.
4
Add lentils and coat.
5
Add water, fennel, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
6
Cover and simmer over medium/medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft. To thicken soup, mash a portion of the ingredients in the pot and let sit for another 10 minutes.

285

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentils, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion (medium), 1/2 cup celery, and more.

Yes, Fennel-Infused Red 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.

Fennel-Infused Red Lentil Soup

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