Spicy Lentil Soup with Smoked Chicken Sausage

5 from 2 votes

This comforting soup is hearty and spicy. Perfect for a meal in itself.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Comfort Food

Servings: servings

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Lisa Grant

1 TBS canola oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic chopped
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more depending on taste)
12 ounces chicken Andouille sausage or another smoked sausage, cut into small bite size pieces
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
16 ounces dried lentils rinsed and sorted through
2 cups water or more if necessary
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste

In a large stock pot, heat oil on medium heat and saute onions, celery, carrots and garlic for 10 minutes or until soft.
Add sausage and cook for another few minutes until starting to brown.
Add broth. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add lentils and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, cover with lid and cook on low for about 40 more minutes or until lentils are tender. Add fresh parsley the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more water if soup is too thick.