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Spicy sausage makes this a hearty lentil soup. Use chicken and apple sausage, andouille, or your own favorite smoked sausage in this soup.This makes a big batch of soup for a big family or party, or freeze a batch for later.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, chicken, andouille, turkey sausage, or other
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach or chard
- Juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt, to taste
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients, except salt, in a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until lentils are tender.
If desired, blend 3 to 4 cups of this, about 1 cup at a time, to make a thicker soup. Or, use an immersion blender and blend until you reach the consistency you desire.
Serves 8 to 10.
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