Lentil and Sausage Soup
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Beans, smoked sausage links, and vegetables combine to make this hearty soup recipe.


Lentil and Sausage Soup

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Servings: Makes 5 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: Lentil Soup, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Quick and Easy Dinners, Smoked Sausage
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  14-ounce cans
    reduced-sodium chicken broth
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    water
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  • 1  cup
    brown lentils, rinsed and drained
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  • 1  cup
    sliced celery (2 stalks)
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  • 1  cup
    sliced carrot (2 medium)
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped onion (1 medium)
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  • 1  teaspoon
    snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 6  ounces
    cooked smoked sausage links, quartered lengthwise and sliced
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Directions
1.
In a large saucepan combine chicken broth, water, lentils, celery, carrot, onion, dried thyme (if using), cayenne pepper, and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in sausage and fresh thyme, if using. Heat through.
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Makes 5 servings (7 cups)
Nutrition information
Calories 294, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 962 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 5%, Iron 20%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1, Starch 1.5, Medium-Fat Meat 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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