French Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

A hearty and flavorful lentil soup with smoky sausage, classic French herbs, and a vegetable broth base. Perfect for a cozy meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.93/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Soup

Cuisine:

French

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

2tablespoonsOlive oil

£0.15

12ouncesSmoked sausage(Andouille or kielbasa, sliced)

£3.00

2mediumCarrots(diced)

£0.20

2stalksCelery(diced)

£0.30

1mediumOnion(diced)

£0.30

3clovesGarlic(minced)

£0.15

1cupFrench green lentils(rinsed)

£0.40

6cupsVegetable broth(low sodium)

£0.60

1teaspoonDried thyme

£0.10

1leafBay leaf

£0.05

0.5teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(or to taste)

1tablespoonLemon juice(Freshly squeezed, optional)

£0.10

2tablespoonsFresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)

£0.25

Total Cost

£5.60

£0.93 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2.
Add the sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.
3.
Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
5.
Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
6.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot. Heat through.
8.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon juice if using.
9.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

22g

44% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before adding the sausage back in.

If you don't have smoked sausage, you can use ham or bacon instead. Adjust cooking time accordingly.

Lentil soup tastes even better the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Add other vegetables such as diced potatoes, zucchini, or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Cutting board

Knife

Wine Pairings

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