Hearty Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 lb smoked sausage (e.g. Hilshire Farms); 2 small carrots; 1 small onion, diced (omit if, like me, you don't like onions); 1 lb lentils; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 8 -10 cups beef stock (see note below); ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons vinegar

Servings: persons

14 lb smoked sausage (e.g. Hilshire Farms)
2 small carrots
1 small onion, diced (omit if, like me, you don't like onions)
1 lb lentils
1 teaspoon celery seed
8 -10 cups beef stock (see note below)
¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons thyme
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons vinegar

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(Note on beef stock: I use about 9 cups of stock, which makes a very thick soup.
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If you like a thinner soup, add more water.
3
Commercial stocks, such as Swanson's, have a stronger flavor, so no more than 8 c. of stock should be used; then add water if necessary).
4
Shred carrots and sausage in a food processor.
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Combine all ingredients except the vinegar in a stockpot.
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A 4-quart pot will be fine for 9 cups of stock; if you use more than that, you will need to go to a 5-quart or 6-quart pot.
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Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, or until lentils are soft.
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Add vinegar and stir well.
9
With 9 cups of stock, makes about 6 2-cup servings.
10
Like most soups, this reheats very well, and becuase there is virtually no fat in it, it can even be frozen.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 lb smoked sausage (e.g. Hilshire Farms), 2 small carrots, 1 small onion, diced (omit if, like me, you don't like onions), 1 lb lentils, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

Hearty Lentil Soup

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