Slow Cooker Sausage Lentil Soup
This savory sausage lentil soup combines hearty lentils, flavorful sausage, and aromatic herbs for a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 15.5 oz. Hurst's® Garlic & Herb Lentils (be sure to add the herb & garlic seasoning packet that is included with the lentils to the soup)
- 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
- 1 leek diced (discard the coarse green parts, only leaving the white and light green parts).
- 2 carrots diced (about 1 cup)
- 3 celery ribs diced (about 1 cup)
- 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes do not drain
- 9 cups water
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- 1 large zucchini (or 2 small ones)
- salt to taste (add before serving)
Instructions
- Place the lentils in a mesh strainer and rinse.
- Add the lentils to the slow cooker.
- In a large skillet set to medium-high heat, add the Italian sausage and the diced leeks. Brown and crumble the meat along with the leeks.
- Add the sausage and leeks to the slow cooker along with the lentils.
- Next add the carrots, celery, diced tomatoes and the herb & garlic seasoning mix.
- Add the 9 cups of water and stir.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 5 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, stir. Then add the thinly sliced zucchini. Stir, again. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes on HIGH.
- Add salt to taste and serve!
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Notes
- You can find these Hurst's Brand Garlic and Herb Lentils at many grocery stores or order the lentils online.
- The lentils do not need to be pre-soaked before cooking, just rinse and add to your slow cooker.
- To store, place in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to four days or freeze for up to three months.
- Spicy Italian sausage or hot breakfast sausage can be used instead of mild. Or you can use sliced kielbasa sausage.
- Other popular vegetable choices are corn, green beans, or mushrooms.
- Chicken broth can be used instead of water for even more flavor.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with sides such as cornbread or focaccia bread.
- To make this an even heartier meal, serve the lentil sausage soup over steamed white rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2849IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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