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Sausage and Lentil Soup – Easy One-Pot Comfort Meal

Sausage and Lentil Soup in a bowl with herbs
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This savory Sausage and Lentil Soup combines Italian sausage, tender lentils, and a medley of seasoned vegetables for a comforting and protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Mild Italian Sausage
  • 1 cup White Onion, diced
  • ½ cup Celery, diced
  • ½ cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 large Zucchini, diced
  • 2 tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 pound Brown Lentils
  • 2 Bay Leaves, dried
  • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp Dried Basil
  • 6 cups Beef or Vegetable Stock
  • 2 tsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium stockpot, heat up 2 tsp avocado oil over medium high heat. Add in ground Italian sausage and cook until it begins to brown.

2. To the pot, add tomato paste, garlic, onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Saute over medium high heat until vegetables are softened and sausage is fully cooked through.

3. Add in beef or vegetable stock, lentils, and bay leaves. Stir until fully combined.

4. Cover stock pot with lid and bring soup to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes then turn down heat to a simmer for 20–25 minutes or until lentils are tender.

5. Garnish with optional Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

6. For slow cooker: Brown the Italian sausage in a skillet. Then, transfer it to your crockpot along with the lentils, vegetables, seasonings, and broth. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the lentils are tender and flavors have melded. Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning before serving.

7. For Instant Pot: Use the sauté function to brown the sausage directly in the pot. Add the lentils, vegetables, seasonings, and broth. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Stir and serve.

Notes

Let the soup cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days.

To freeze, cool completely and portion into freezer-safe containers, leaving room for expansion. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, warm on the stove over medium heat or microwave individual portions for 2–3 minutes. Add broth or water if the soup thickens during storage.

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