Delicious and Easy Sausage Lentil Soup in Just 35 Minutes!

Delicious and Easy Sausage Lentil Soup in Just 35 Minutes!

This sausage lentil soup completely blew me away! With just a handful of ingredients, it boasts a rich and hearty flavor, and takes only 35 minutes to prepare. It's truly a budget-friendly recipe using simple staples like vegetables, dried lentils, and sausage. I’m sure you’ll love this soup for any weeknight dinner, especially during those chilly months.

How to Make Sausage Lentil Soup

This recipe starts with familiar ingredients like onions, carrots, and celery. I sauté them until they’re slightly translucent and tender. Then, I add garlic, brown lentils, chicken broth, water, and seasonings like paprika and thyme, letting it simmer for 30 minutes. It’s as simple as that!

I enjoy cooking this cozy soup on the stovetop because it’s easy and perfect for beginners, but you can also use a pressure cooker or slow cooker if you prefer. I’ve included instructions for both methods in the tips section below!

Success Tips for Cooking Soup

Brown lentils are the best choice for this soup. They’re affordable, easy to cook, and maintain their shape for a delightful texture. Other varieties, like red lentils, can be pricier, have different cooking times, and tend to get mushy. While you can use other types, I recommend checking the packaging for the appropriate water ratios and cooking times.

Cut your vegetables evenly. Make sure your ingredients are chopped to the same size so they cook uniformly. You can also add any other veggies you like. I think spinach, kale, tomatoes, zucchini, or corn would be fantastic additions!

How to Cook Soup in a Pressure Cooker

Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode. Once hot, add oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes. Then, add all the remaining ingredients and stir well. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 15 minutes, then allow the pot to naturally release pressure.

How to Cook Soup in a Slow Cooker

Skip the oil. Place all the other ingredients in the slow cooker and stir well. Cook on high for 3 hours. I recommend adding sausage bones if using a slow cooker, but sliced sausage works just fine too!

Essential Ingredients

This soup features simple ingredients such as:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion (2 cups, 240g)
• 2 stalks celery (1.5 cups, 135g)
• 3 carrots (2 cups, 200g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups dried brown lentils (275g)
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cooked sausage links (396g)

Enjoying Your Warm Bowl of Soup

I love enjoying a bowl of this sausage lentil soup all on its own, as it’s hearty enough with the lentils and sausage. However, what’s soup without some bread? Right now, I’m obsessed with Parker House rolls, but homemade biscuits or fresh crusty bread are equally delightful. I also love pairing it with a fresh salad or roasted veggies for a pop of color.

Storage and Reheating

You can store any leftover sausage lentil soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Lentils will absorb more water during storage, so if the soup thickens too much, feel free to add a splash of water before reheating.