Smoked Sausage-Lentil Soup
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Fennel's mild flavor is similar to anise. It's especially compatible with sausage and pork.


Smoked Sausage-Lentil Soup

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Servings: Makes 10 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Lentil Soup, Low Calorie, Sausage
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  small
    fennel bulbs
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  • 2  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 8  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  large
    onion, chopped
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  • 4  medium
    carrots, chopped
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  • 12  cups
    water
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  • 2-1/2  cups
    brown lentils, rinsed and drained
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  • 2  teaspoons
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground black pepper
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  • 12  ounces
    cooked smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
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  • 1/3  cup
    red wine vinegar
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Directions
1.
Reserve some of the fennel leaves to garnish the soup. Chop enough of the fennel bulbs to measure 2 cups.
2.
In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add onion; cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the 2 cups fennel and the carrot; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the water, lentils, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to lentil mixture. Stir in vinegar. Garnish with the reserved fennel leaves. Makes 10 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 333, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 1008 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 12%, Calcium 6%, Iron 21%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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