French Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: French Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil (precooked sausage or kielbasa) or 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided (uncooked sausage or kielbasa); 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 12 ounces garlic sausage (Johnsonville preferred) or 12 ounces kielbasa, sliced (Hillshire Farms preferred); 2 cups french du pey lentils; 8 cups vegetable broth; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; fresh parsley leaves (garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil (precooked sausage or kielbasa) or 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided (uncooked sausage or kielbasa)
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, sliced
12 ounces garlic sausage (Johnsonville preferred) or 12 ounces kielbasa, sliced (Hillshire Farms preferred)
2 cups french du pey lentils
8 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
fresh parsley leaves (garnish)

1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
2
Add the sausage or kielbasa and cook until browned (5 minutes), turning links often.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low.
4
Carefully add 1/2 cup water to skillet.
5
Cover and simmer for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
6
Remove from pan and slice diagonally in 1/2 inch slices.
7
Set aside.
8
Heat additional 2 tbsp oil in a large pot or Dutch oven (same one used to cook sausage/kielbasa).
9
Add the celery, carrots, onion and garlic.
10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (8-10 minutes).
11
Add the cooked sausage/kielbasa, lentils, vegetable broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
12
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender (35-45 minutes).
13
Serve warm sprinkled with the parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil (precooked sausage or kielbasa) or 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided (uncooked sausage or kielbasa), 2 stalks celery, sliced, 2 medium carrots, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, French 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Lentil Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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