Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage and Root Vegetables

A comforting and nutritious lentil soup featuring smoky sausage, colorful root vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a chilly day!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

420 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.10/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupDried Brown or Green Lentils(Rinsed)

£0.35

12ozSmoked Sausage(Kielbasa or Andouille, sliced)

£3.00

2mediumCarrots(Diced)

£0.20

2mediumPotatoes(Diced (Russet or Yukon Gold))

£0.30

2stalksCelery(Diced)

£0.40

1mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

6cupsChicken or Vegetable Broth

£1.20

1teaspoonDried Thyme

£0.10

1leafBay Leaf

£0.05

2tablespoonsOlive Oil

£0.15

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

1tablespoonLemon Juice((Optional) for brightness)

£0.10

2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

Total Cost

£6.60

£1.10 per serving

Instructions

1.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2.
Add the garlic and smoked sausage and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sausage is lightly browned.
3.
Stir in the lentils, potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
4.
Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
Stir in lemon juice (optional).
6.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

420 kcal / 1757 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

12 g

40% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes with a fork before serving.

You can add other vegetables like kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

This soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld.

For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked sausage and use vegetable broth. You can add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to enhance the smoky flavor.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Knife

Cutting Board

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes with a fork before serving.

You can add other vegetables like kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

This soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld.

For a vegetarian version, omit the smoked sausage and use vegetable broth. You can add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to enhance the smoky flavor.

Hearty Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage and Root Vegetables

Ingredients

Instructions