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Easy Sausage and Lentil Soup

A hearty and nourishing soup combining seasoned beef sausage and lentils, perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Crusty bread for serving Optional accompaniment

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large slow cooker, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
  2. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
  3. Stir in the lentils, diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until lentils are tender.
  2. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Expert tips: Don’t skip browning the sausage for added flavor. Monitor lentils for cooking times and adjust seasonings as necessary. Fresh herbs can enhance flavor.
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