This sausage lentil soup is a deeply savory one-pot meal built on browned Italian sausage, tender lentils, and a classic mix of aromatics. Leeks, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and red pepper simmer together in chicken broth until rich and comforting, while a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens every bite. Hearty, warming, and balanced, it’s the kind of soup that tastes even better the next day.

Quick Info

⏱️ 75 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 91%

Nutrition

302 cal • 18g protein • 26g carbs • 18g fat

Tags

[Under 30 Minutes] • [Under 15 Minutes] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 leeks, sliced into rounds
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 5 ounces (about 1 cup) fresh baby bella mushrooms, stemmed and chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 dried bay leaves
• ½ cup dried split red lentils
• 1 whole lemon

Instructions Preview

1. Place a large pot or Dutch oven on the sto…
2. Reduce the heat under the pot to medium (d…
3. Pour the broth into the Dutch oven, and in…

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Recipe by: Vinny DelGiudice • From: Tasty