Lentil And Spicy Sausage Soup Recipe

Name: Lentil And Spicy Sausage Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 large clove of garlic crushed; 3 bay leaves; 2 sticks of celery finely chopped; 500 grams spicy sausages. ie chorizo or chilli pork; 1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; 150 grams of Puy lentils.; 2 x 400 gram tins of crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon of caster sugar; 3 cups of stock; salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 small handfuls of baby spinach

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
1 large clove of garlic crushed
3 bay leaves
2 sticks of celery finely chopped
500 grams spicy sausages. ie chorizo or chilli pork
1/2 teaspoon of fennel seeds
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
150 grams of Puy lentils.
2 x 400 gram tins of crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon of caster sugar
3 cups of stock
salt and freshly ground pepper
4 small handfuls of baby spinach

1
Heat the oil.
2
Saute the onion, garlic, bay leaves and celery until the onion is soft and translucent.
3
Remove skins from sausages if necessary.
4
Roughly chop sausages and add to pan with fennel seeds.
5
Cook 3-4 mins until lightly golden.
6
Add tomato paste and mix well to combine.
7
Stir in lentils, tomatoes sugar and stock.
8
Bring to boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer half covered for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are cooked.
10
Add more liquid if necessary.
11
Taste for salt and pepper
12
Put a small handful of spinach in bottom of each bowl.
13
Put ladle of very hot soup in each bowl.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 onion finely chopped, 1 large clove of garlic crushed, 3 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Spicy Sausage 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.

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Lentil And Spicy Sausage Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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