Lentil Sausage Soup
A hearty and flavorful lentil sausage soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with protein and vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brown or green lentils
- 1 pound Italian sausage removed from casings
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 onion diced onion
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, vegetable broth, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Stir in the cooked sausage and serve hot.
Notes
This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.