Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup
Description
Lentil soup flavored with sausage and herbs is a good hearty option for a cold winter day.
Ingredients
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1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
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8 cups water
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 stalk celery, finely chopped
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1 cup shredded carrot
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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried basil
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1 pinch dried rosemary
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salt to taste
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1 1/2 cups diced cabbage
Directions
1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Break sausage into chunks and put in the pot; cook and stir until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Transfer cooked sausage to a slow cooker. Add water, chicken broth, tomatoes, lentils, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Season mixture with garlic powder, parsley, oregano, pepper, basil, rosemary, and salt.
3
Cook on Low until lentils are tender, about 4 hours.
4
Stir cabbage into the soup; continue cooking until the cabbage is softened, 15 to 20 minutes.