lentil and sausage soup
Lentil soup has always been a staple in our house, since I was a kid. I don't know what it was about having this warm, hearty soup for dinner that made it so special. Maybe it was that loaf of Italian bread we ate with it...haha!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound dry lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 - small onion, chopped
- 1 - stalk celery, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound bulk italian sausage, mild or hot-your preference (or smoked ham)
- 1 (14oz.) can diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth (i like beef)
- 2 cups water
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make lentil and sausage soup
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Step 1Sort and rinse lentils.
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Step 2In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Stir in onion, celery and garlic until tender.
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Step 3In a separate pan, brown sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain. (If you can't find bulk, buy the links and cut off the casing. Then break apart in the frying pan.)
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Step 4Add lentils and remaining ingredients, including sausage. Bring to a boil.
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Step 5Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender and soup gets thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally to check tenderness of lentils and thickness of broth.
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Step 6Add more hot water or broth (chicken or beef) if necessary. Serves 4-6
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