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Easy Slow Cooker Sausage Lentil Soup

A comforting and hearty dish made with savory lentils, tender sausage, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly winter evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Halal sausage Can substitute with minced chicken or turkey.
  • 1 cup lentils, rinsed Rinse before use to remove impurities.
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth Choose according to preference.
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste Season to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and rinse the lentils under cold water.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, over medium heat, add the Halal sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In your slow cooker, add the rinsed lentils, chopped vegetables, minced garlic, and the browned sausage.
  3. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, and add dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Final Steps
  1. Before serving, taste the soup and adjust seasoning as necessary. Remove the bay leaf, and then ladle into bowls.
Serving
  1. Garnish with your choice of toppings and enjoy the cozy flavors.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of water or broth for texture.