Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Soup
Use smoked sausage, browned Italian sausage, andouille, or another protein. It's great without the meat, too, and makes an excellent vegetarian soup.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lentils, about 1 cup
- 12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage, your favorite variety, thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the lentils with sausage, bay leaves, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the lentils are tender.
- Add the tomatoes and taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, as needed, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 hours longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1764mgPotassium: 785mgFiber: 18gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 5mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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