How to Make Sausage and Lentil Soup

Lentils are healthy, but bland; the sweet Italian sausage in this soup makes it savory. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cups dry lentils
  • Large (14-oz.) can stewed tomatoes
  • 8 cups canned chicken or vegetable broth
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Instructions

  1. How to Make Sausage and Lentil Soup

    • 1

      In a heavy frying pan, brown the Italian sausages in olive oil. Cut the sausage into bite-size pieces.

    • 2

      Rinse and sort the lentils. While the sausages fry, combine the lentils, tomatoes and broth in a large cooking pot. Bring to a boil.

    • 3

      Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and add it to the pot. Reduce heat to simmer and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

    • 4

      Simmer until the lentils are soft, which will be about one hour. Check on the soup after 30 minutes; if the soup becomes too thick during cooking, add a small amount of water.

    • 5

      Serve hot with crusty white bread and butter.

Tips & Warnings

  • This soup can be prepared in a slow-cooker on low heat; the cooking time is four to five hours.

  • To reduce the cooking time, soak the lentils overnight in clean water. Drain the water before adding the lentils to the soup.

  • Stir in 1/2 cup cooked macaroni just before serving, if desired.

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Comments

  • Gourmet2Go Jan 24, 2009
    Sounds wonderful!
  • Gourmet2Go Jan 24, 2009
    Sounds wonderful!

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