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Kris' Lentil Sausage Soup

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"Hearty lentil soup with polska kielbasa and veggies--so easy to prepare and oh, so good!" — kris

Directions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add kielbasa, chicken broth, tomatoes, garlic, lentils, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 02, 2009

I just wanted to add a note to be more specific about the ingredients. I'm one of those cooks that seldom follows a recipe exactly and I like to leave room for experimentation. However, for those of you saying that it's not flavorful enough, I might add a few suggestions: I use hillshire farms brand polska kielbasa made with pork, turkey, and beef. (I don't think the "all beef" is as flavorful.) Also, be sure to use the leaves of the celery...they add a powerful punch of flavor. Also, don't skimp on the bay leaves or the simmering time. The lentils don't take that long to cook, but you want to extract the flavor out of the bay leaves, and that's what takes the time. Also, this is ALWAYS better the next day. I leave the bay leaves in (probably the reason) and nobody has any trouble eating the leftovers. (Or, you can just make it a day ahead and then reheat it if you like.) Anyway, enjoy and use the ingredients that you like. -Kris

—kris

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 26, 2008

This recipe is good but it really needs something to give it some flavor. I got the smoky flavor of the kielbasa with the dry smell of the lentils but not much else. Putting a lot of paprika in helped a bit but next time more radical herbs are needed.

—Chris

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56 Ratings

Oct 29, 2008

Three out of four in my family thought that this recipe was outstanding. The one who wasn't a big fan is only four, so we're still waiting for her taste to mature. Did I make it exactly according to the directions? Well no, of course not. Here's how it went. I used 6 c water (my hubby likes soup to be thick). Then, added two Knorr chicken boullion cubes. I used 1 1/2 c Le Puy lentils. It didn't need salt or pepper. Also, I added a dash or two of ground thyme. That's it - yum. Thanks for the recipe.

—Yvonne

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Dec 02, 2008

This recipe was full of flavor, hearty, and just right for a cold wintry night! Thanks for sharing, Kris. For those who think there's not enough flavor, try using a smokier polska kielbasa -- I happened to have gotten ahold of some wedding kielbasy from www.andysdeli.com and it released a LOT of flavor into the soup. I rarely give 5 stars to any recipe, but this one is outstanding!

—Beth

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Oct 31, 2008

Made this last week and thought it was great. I used Hillshire Farms Smoked Sausage and browned it, sliced, with the vegetables, thereby, omitting the oil. Also used homemade vegetable stock in place of chicken broth. Next time I'll add a box of chopped spinach! Served this over brown rice. Really delicious. Thank you, Kris : )

—Mrs. Newman

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Oct 14, 2009

We loved this soup! I didn't know I even liked lentil beans until now. Thank you for a great recipe.

—Scatcat ~ Rachel

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Sep 29, 2010

Very tasty the first day, even better the next (after the bay leaves have infused the soup). Sauteed carrots, celery, onion and garlic first added 1 t. thyme, then sauteed sausage for 3 minutes. Added remaining ingredients (to include a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes) and simmered for 2 hours. It was so tasty that it did not even need seasoning with salt and pepper! I think next time I will add some chopped cabbage or chopped greens (spinach or kale) toward the end. Can add 1 T vinegar (per earlier suggestion), but it tastes GREAT as is. Will definitely make again!

—Rebecca G

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Nov 29, 2010

Really tasty. I added some jalapeno and bell pepper as well as some minced garlic. we enjoyed this with some Texas Toast.

—SweetBasil

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Nutrition

Calories
444 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
44.4 g
14%

Cholesterol
37 mg
12%

Fat
19.7 g
30%

Fiber
19.5 g
78%

Protein
23 g
46%

Sodium
657 mg
26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kris' Lentil Sausage Soup

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 444
** Calories from Fat: 178

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 19.7g 30 %
** Saturated Fat 5.9g 30 %
** Cholesterol 37mg 12 %
** Sodium 657mg 26 %
** Potassium 995mg 28 %
** Total Carbohydrates 44.4g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 19.5g 78 %
** Protein 23g 46 %
** Sugars 4.3g
** Vitamin A 69 %
** Vitamin C 18 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 56 %
** Thiamin 47 %
** Niacin 62 %
** Vitamin B6 35 %
** Magnesium 33 %
** Folate 162 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.