Smokey Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Smokey Sausage and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) bag lentils; 10 cups chicken stock, about 10 cup (I use chicken soup base for this, it's more cost effective. But that is your choice); 5 slices bacon; 1 lb Italian sausage; 5 stalks celery; 1 big softball sized onion, any type; 5 medium carrots; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced. Preferably fire roasted; 5 garlic cloves; red pepper flakes; black pepper; italian seasoning (or oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary)

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) bag lentils
10 cups chicken stock, about 10 cup (I use chicken soup base for this, it's more cost effective. But that is your choice)
5 slices bacon
1 lb Italian sausage
5 stalks celery
1 big softball sized onion, any type
5 medium carrots
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, diced. Preferably fire roasted
5 garlic cloves
red pepper flakes
black pepper
italian seasoning (or oregano, basil, thyme and rosemary)

1
Rinse your lentils very well and set aside.
2
Dice your vegetables and garlic.
3
Nice, small and even dice.
4
Cook bacon.
5
I do this in the oven, but it can be done in the pot as well.
6
Just avoid excessive darkening as it makes a murky and bitter soup.
7
Cook sausage.
8
I always do this in the pot itself.
9
Pour off all but about a tablespoon of fat.
10
Chop and add cooked bacon, adding about a tablespoon of that fat as well.
11
Add the vegetables and soften about 10 minutes.
12
Sprinkle the vegetables with seasonings, as desired.
13
Add the tomatoes.
14
Add the chicken broth, leaving about 2 inches to allow for the displacement caused by the lentils.
15
Bring to a boil.
16
Add lentils, return to boil, then drop to simmer.
17
Simmer on a medium low heat until lentils are tender and flavors blend.
18
I do not add salt until the very end, as it frequently isn't necessary.
19
I top with parmesan cheese.
20
This freezes beautifully, which is good as it makes a lot of soup.

1484

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

212

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) bag lentils, 10 cups chicken stock, about 10 cup (I use chicken soup base for this, it's more cost effective. But that is your choice), 5 slices bacon, 1 lb Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Smokey 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.

Smokey Sausage and Lentil Soup

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