Delicious and Hearty Kris Lentil Sausage Soup Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of this delicious and hearty Kris Lentil Sausage Soup. Made with nutritious lentils, savory sausages, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. With a combination of spices and herbs, every spoonful is bursting with flavor. It's also easy to prepare and can be ready in just under 60 minutes. Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying and filling meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried lentils
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 pound Italian sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain.
2. In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.
3. Add the sausage slices and cook until browned. Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.
4. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
5. Add the lentils, broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
7. Return the sausages to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
9. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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