Description
A hearty and flavorful lentil sausage soup that combines ground beef sausage with vegetables and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef sausage (hot or mild)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook and crumble the beef sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, about 10–12 minutes. Remove and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings or use butter.
- Add drippings and butter to the pot. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in flour and tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Add soy sauce, hot sauce, lentils, bay leaf, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return sausage to the pot along with diced tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Adjust thickness with additional broth if needed and serve.
Notes
- Kale (last 5 minutes) or spinach (last 3 minutes) can be added.
- Use low-sodium broth if preferred.
- For a lighter soup, reduce beef sausage to ½–¾ lb.
- Brown lentils work best; avoid red or canned lentils.
- Crock Pot Method: Brown beef sausage separately, then combine all ingredients (except flour and drippings) and cook on high 4–5 hours or low 7–8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1843 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
Keywords: Lentil Sausage Soup, Soup, Hearty Soup, Lentils