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A black bowl filled with lentil soup containing sliced sausage, carrots, onions, and tomatoes sits next to a baguette and scattered dry lentils on a marble surface. A striped napkin and spoon are nearby.
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4.50 from 4 votes

Slow Cooker Sausage and Lentil Soup

This Slow Cooker Sausage and Lentil Soup is a cozy, hearty meal-in-a-bowl that practically cooks itself. Tender lentils cook together with savory sausage, veggies, and warm spices to create a rich, protein-packed dish. This dump-and-go recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, cold weather, and easy meal prep.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot lentil soup, easy lentil soup, sausage and lentil soup, sausage lentil soup, slow cooker lentil soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 381kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

  • 6 quart slow cooker
  • strainer
  • cutting board and knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups lentils Use strainer to rinse, sort and remove any stones
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomato
  • 12 oz mirepoix chopped. Or: 1 small onion, 2 carrots and 2 celery stalks
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoon salt optional
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon hot green pepper sauce
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 4 links cooked sausage sliced. I like to use chicken apple sausage for a sweet touch.

Instructions

  • Add 2 cups lentils, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 14 oz can diced tomato,12 oz mirepoix , 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dried minced onion, 2 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce , 2 teaspoon hot green pepper sauce, and 4 links cooked sausage (sliced) to a greased slow cooker
    2 cups lentils
  • Stir to combine
  • top with 1 Bay leaf
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
  • Remove bay leaf before serving and enjoy!

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Notes

  1. Brown or green lentils will hold their shape best for this recipe
  2. Sausage links used were already fully cooked. 
  3. For a spicier soup, use spicy sausage here. 
  4. I like green hot sauce with this recipe.  You can use your favorite instead.
  5. Turkey or pork would all work in place of chicken sausage.
  6. For more substitution and serving ideas, please refer to the write-up above.   

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 2322mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 6mg
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