Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe

This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage is so easy and so good! No pre-cooking required – put everything directly into your crockpot, return 8 hours later and ladle it into bowls. A flavorful, healthy meal that couldn’t be simpler!

“This was a delicious hearty stew/soup! A great alternative to typical lentil soup which can be a little boring! This could be customized with all kinds of veggies depending on what’s on hand!”

—Z

We’ve Been Perfecting This Recipe For Years

This recipe kind of has it all: 1.) it tastes incredible, 2.) it’s has lots of fiber and protein and 3.) it uses the easiest cooking technique there is.

Throw some earthy lentils, smoky turkey sausage and warming spices like curry powder into your slow cooker and turn it on. Eight hours later, you’re going to have a perfectly seasoned, protein-rich soup that isn’t too thick or too thin. It’s just right.

We’ve been testing and perfecting this recipe for years to get the right balance of flavors and textures. We’re proud to report that this Sausage Lentil Soup is as good as it can possibly be!

Lentil Sausage Soup Ingredients

• lentils – we like a combination of brown and green lentils, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
• smoked turkey sausage – adds a smoky flavor and protein.
• celery – adds a mild earthy flavor to the base of the soup.
• garlic – enhances the depth of flavor.
• carrots – add natural sweetness.
• leek – adds a mild onion flavor without being overpowering.
• tomato paste – adds umami to the broth.
• curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper – the spices that will add warmth and depth of flavor to the soup.
• fresh thyme – adds a subtle herby flavor.
• chicken broth – the liquid for the soup.
• Greek yogurt – a creamy garnish to dollop on at the end.
• fresh cilantro – provides a bright, fresh note for garnish.
• lime wedges – for serving, to add a bit of acidity.

How To Make Sausage Lentil Soup

1. COOK. In the bowl of your slow cooker, stir together the celery, garlic, carrots, leek, sausage, lentils, tomato paste, curry powder, thyme, cumin, salt and pepper until well combined, then stir in the broth. Cover and cook on low 8 hours (or on high 4 hours) or until lentils are tender.
2. SERVE. Divide the soup between bowls and top with the yogurt and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and naan.

How To Serve Sausage Lentil Soup

If desired, top each bowl with a dollop of Greek yogurt, some fresh cilantro, a lime wedge for squeezing, and a side of naan bread.

Or heck, just keep it super simple and ladle this soup directly out of the crockpot, insert spoon, and call it a day. Either way, you’re going to love this recipe!

Psst – I also have an Instant Pot version of this same soup —> Instant Pot Lentil Soup.

How To Store Lentil Soup With Sausage

If you have leftovers, transfer them to an airtight container and place them in the fridge uncovered for a few hours until they are fully chilled, then cover them with the lid and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Lentil And Sausage Soup Recipe

Author: Lori Yates

Yield: 6 servings

Prep: 20 minutes minutes

Cook: 8 hours hours

Total: 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

This Slow Cooker Lentil Soup with Sausage is so easy and so good! No pre-cooking required – put everything directly into your crockpot, return 8 hours later and ladle it into bowls. A flavorful, healthy meal that couldn't be simpler!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 stalks celery chopped
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 medium carrots chopped
• ▢ 1 medium leek white and light green part only, thinly sliced
• ▢ 6 ounces smoked turkey sausage cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• ▢ ¾ cup brown lentils rinsed and picked through
• ▢ ½ cup green lentils rinsed and picked through
• ▢ 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ▢ 1 teaspoon curry powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 6 cups less-sodium chicken broth
• ▢ ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• ▢ Fresh cilantro
• ▢ 1 lime cut into eighths
• ▢ Naan bread for serving

Instructions

• In bowl of slow cooker, stir celery, garlic, carrots, leek, sausage, lentils, tomato paste, curry powder, thyme, cumin, salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in broth. Cover and cook on low 8 hours (or on high 4 hours) or until lentils are tender.
• To serve, divide soup between bowls and top with yogurt and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and naan.

Notes

• Use your favorite sausage! Turkey smoked sausage is great as it’s less fatty in your soup. Any sort of Polish sausage, kielbasa, or smoked sausage is great.

Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.002g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 686mg, Potassium: 883mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 3.87IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 99mg, Iron: 7mg

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