This delicious lentil soup is made with spicy smoked sausage and spinach, along with a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend and diced tomatoes. The soup is a wonderful combination of ingredients.
If you cannot find andouille, use another smoked sausage. For a lighter soup, consider using chicken or turkey smoked sausage, or kielbasa. The recipe also works with leftover diced ham.
This lentil soup cooks relatively quickly on the stovetop. If you prefer a soup that cooks all day in the slow cooker, take a look at this crock pot lentil soup with bacon.
Enjoy the soup with freshly baked cornbread or Southern buttermilk biscuits. Or serve it with a crusty baguette.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 rib celery, diced
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1 large carrot, diced
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8 to 12 ounces spicy andouille sausage, thinly sliced
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1 large clove garlic, minced
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1 cup lentils, rinsed
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1 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning blend
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1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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5 cups chicken broth
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1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
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Salt, to taste
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6 to 8 ounces chopped fresh spinach
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, saute the onions, celery, and carrots in the olive oil until onion is tender.
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Add the sausage slices and cook to lightly brown.
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Add garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
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Add the lentils, seasoning blend, cayenne, thyme, pepper, chicken broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and continue cooking for 1 hour, or until lentils are tender.
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Add salt, to taste, and spinach.
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Cover and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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345 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 345 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
Sodium 2217mg | 96% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 16g | |
Vitamin C 30mg | 152% |
Calcium 133mg | 10% |
Iron 4mg | 25% |
Potassium 1132mg | 24% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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