Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Sausage and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound sausage (chorizo, Polish, etc.); 7 ounces smoked ham, shredded; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 8 to 9 cups chicken stock; One 16-ounce can peeled tomatoes, crushed; 1/2 pound dried lentils (1 1/4 cups); 12 large spinach leaves, cut into small pieces; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sausage (chorizo, Polish, etc.)
7 ounces smoked ham, shredded
2 large onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
8 to 9 cups chicken stock
One 16-ounce can peeled tomatoes, crushed
1/2 pound dried lentils (1 1/4 cups)
12 large spinach leaves, cut into small pieces
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add sausage and cook until done.
3
Remove sausage and place on a platter, allowing time to cool.
4
When cool, slice sausage into 1/8-inch slices.
5
Discard all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from pan.
6
Reheat drippings and add ham, onion, green pepper, and carrot to the saucepan.
7
Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
8
Stir in garlic, cumin, thyme, and bay leaf.
9
Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
10
Add chicken stock, sliced sausage, tomatoes, and lentils.
11
Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours.
12
As soup cooks, skim off fat that rises to the top.
13
After 2 hours turn off heat and discard bay leaf.
14
Add spinach, salt, and pepper and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

653

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound sausage (chorizo, Polish, etc.), 7 ounces smoked ham, shredded, 2 large onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sausage and Lentil Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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