Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup

Lentil soup flavored with sausage and herbs is a good hearty option for a cold winter day.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 pinch dried rosemary
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 pound bulk pork sausage
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups diced cabbage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Break sausage into chunks and put in the pot; cook and stir until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer cooked sausage to a slow cooker. Add water, chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Season mixture with garlic powder, parsley, oregano, pepper, basil, rosemary, and salt.

Step 3

Cook on Low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours.

Step 4

Stir cabbage into the soup; continue cooking until the cabbage is softened, 15 to 20 minutes.