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Lentil Sausage Soup
This soup has so much hearty flavor to it, it’s incredibly satisfying with those protein-packed lentils, savory sausage, vegetables, and optional add-ons like chopped kale or spinach. Some of my most popular soup recipes include sausage, it just adds so much flavor. (Be sure to try my Sausage Tortellini Soup, Sausage and Potato Soup, and Zuppa Toscana recipes next!) Also- don’t be thrown by the flavor enhancers in this recipe: Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and mustard powder. They add the best depth of flavor but you can’t detect them outright. They’re my favorite secret weapons in cooking.
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Cook and crumble the sausage over medium heat. Reserve 1 Tbsp. drippings and set the sausage aside. Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in the reserved drippings and butter until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute, then add the flour and tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the chicken and beef broth in splashes, and use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the pot to add more flavor to the soup. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lentils, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the sausage back to the soup along with the diced tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes. A little water or broth can be added to thin the soup out slightly if desired. Serve!
Best Lentils for Lentil Soup
Dry Brown or French Green Lentils are best in lentil soup. Red lentils and canned lentils won’t hold up well. Note that green lentils take longer to cook due to their tougher exterior. I use Goya brown lentils in this recipe.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This soup freezes very well for future meals.
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3.5 quart Dutch oven– this is what I use for this recipe. (Le Creuset is great quality, you’ll have it forever.) Food Storage Containers– These are what I use, they fit exactly 1 cup and are leak proof, microwave safe, stackable, and BPA free. Measuring Spoons– I have these magnetic ones which stay nice and organized in my utensil drawer. Pinch Bowls– for measuring out seasonings ahead of time. Chefs Knife– I have this one, it’s affordable but high quality. 16 oz. storage containers – I use these to store/freeze my soups. They have 8 oz. sizes as well. They’re stackable, leak proof, and dishwasher/microwave safe.
