Slow Cooker Sausage and Lentil Soup
A hearty and comforting blend of rich Italian sausage, tender lentils, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- In your slow cooker, combine the browned sausage, lentils, onion, diced carrots and celery, minced garlic, broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 360-480 minutes (6-8 hours) or on high for 180-240 minutes (3-4 hours).
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or dash of hot sauce before serving. This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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