Indulge in the comforting warmth of a hearty Lentil Soup With Sausage – a wholesome blend of savory flavors and nourishing ingredients perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings.
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A delicious blend of chewy lentils, soft sweet potato, savory sausage, and lots of vegetables, this lentil and sweet potato soup has nourishment in every bite.
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Whipped up in about 40 minutes it makes a tasty, cozy dinner on busy nights. Plus, it freezes well which means that you can make a big batch and keep some on hand for easy lunches, or quick dinners when you’re in a pinch.
Love a hearty soup recipe? Try the Mediterranean White Bean Soup or the Keto Cauliflower Soup. Or, if you love beans then you will love this Bean Dip With Roasted Garlic And Rosemary.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick - This recipe comes together in 40 minutes
- Simple ingredients- The ingredients are typically those that you have on hand.
- Delicious - The smoky flavor of the sausage permeates the soup giving it a depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
The broth I use is my Keto Bone Broth; however, you can use any store-bought box of bone broth in this recipe.
Any sausage will work for this soup so play around with whichever one you have on hand or leave it out to go vegetarian. Using a smoked sausage will give the soup a smokey taste, which is my favorite.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Variations
Like any soup recipe, this sausage and sweet potato one can be varied to suit your taste preferences. Below are some fun additions and swaps you can try.
- Spice: if you love a spicy soup, add some sliced jalapenos, chipotle peppers, red pepper flakes, or cayenne pepper.
- Vegetables: though this soup is brimming with nutrients, you can add in vegetables like carrots or celery or whatever you have on hand.
- Lentils: You can use any type of lentil from red lentils, green lentils, brown lentils, black lentils, or even French lentils. If you don't have lentils on hand, you can substitute the lentils with beans of your choice. Just make sure to rinse them and know you may not need to simmer the soup as long.
- Seasonings: the soup recipe is seasoned very minimally but has a depth of flavor from the smoky sausage. Adding in some ground cumin, curry powder, cilantro or anything else in your spice cupboard is an easy way to change it up. Or, add some fresh herbs like fresh rosemary or fresh bay leaf to give the soup another flavor.
- Sweet Potato: You can swap the sweet potato for yukon gold potatoes or any other variety as long as they are cubed potatoes.
How To Make Lentil Soup With Sausage: Step-By-Step
Step 1: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the onions until they’re soft, and then add in the garlic.
Step 2: Add in the sweet potato and sauté for another two minutes.
Step 3: Mix in the lentils, sausages, spinach, bay leaves, and broth.
Step 4: Bring the soup to a boil before stirring in the dry lentils and then let it simmer, covered, for 40 minutes until they’re cooked.
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
Expert Tip
The soup thickens up from the lentils absorbing the broth. This is especially true after it’s been stored. To thin it out, just add more broth.
You want the lentils to only be cooked al dente when you remove the pot from the heat. This is because they’ll continue to cook afterward, and you want to maintain some texture to them.
Storage
- Store: Allow the soup to cool fully before you store it. If storing it in the fridge, place it in a glass, sealed airtight container. It will stay fresh for 4-5 days.
- Freeze: You can also freeze this soup in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge when you’re ready for it.
- Reheat: To reheat the soup, you’ll need to add a splash of some more broth or water before heating it over medium to low heat on the stove until warmed through.
Are you looking for more soups that feature sausage? This Sausage Potato Soup Recipe is delicious!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s always a good idea to rinse lentils briefly before using them. Sometimes you’ll find some debris mixed in with them like rocks and rinsing helps you avoid eating it. Just rinse them briefly through a fine mesh sieve and pick out anything that doesn’t fit. I do this before making my Mediterranean Lentil Salad as well.
Lentil soup will thicken up the longer that you cook it as the lentils keep absorbing liquid. You may need to cook the soup longer or adjust the lentil-to-liquid ratio if you prefer a thicker soup.
Main Course Dishes You Will Love
The creamy texture of the lentils and the hearty vegetables will make this a one-pot meal. This lentil soup recipe is on a regular rotation in our home. We serve it with a simple green salad and occasionally top it with some red wine vinegar or sour cream at the end.
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Gwen
Lentil Soup With Sausage
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Equipment
- 1 Large Soup Pot
Ingredients
- 1 lb lentils
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 2 cup baby spinach
- 13 oz turkey smoked sausage sliced
- 8 cup vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- S & P to taste
Instructions
- Saute onions in the oil until wilted. Add the garlic and saute for another minute.
- Add the potato and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, sausage, spinach, broth, and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil then simmer for 40 minutes covered.
- S & P to taste. Serve.
Padma says
This is like a hug in a bowl. I made it without the sausage and used vegetable stock. So good!
Laura says
Super easy to throw together. I decided to add some sliced jalapenos for a bit of heat.The spiciness balanced out the richness of the sausage perfectly.
Grace says
Loved the flavors and how hearty this lentil soup was! I'm definitely making this again!
Diane says
This soup was wonderful and so satisfying. Just what I needed today!
Shay says
This was such a delicious, high protein recipe! So easy to follow, definitely making it again!
Jeff B says
This recipe was easy to make and incredibly flavorful. A must!
Anonymous says
Yum