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Cajun Sausage and Lentil Soup
A hearty Cajun sausage and lentil soup with smoky sausage, the trinity, and tender brown lentils.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
45
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Lentils thicken the soup as they cook, so it turns hearty without any cream. Browning the sausage first seasons the whole pot.
Quick Fixes
Too thick: add more broth.
Lentils still firm: simmer a few minutes longer.
Ingredients
Protein
Sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
• 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Vegetables
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
Pasta & Grains
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Topping
How to Make It
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then transfer to a plate.
2
Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5
Stir the sausage back in and warm through.
6
Stir in parsley and serve.
Store
Store up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop, loosening with broth.
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Avo's Tip
Brown the sausage well before adding the veg — those bits flavor the entire pot.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What lentils should I use?
Brown or green lentils hold their shape; red lentils break down into a thicker soup.
• Do lentils need soaking?
No. They cook straight in the pot in about 25 minutes.
• Can I make it vegetarian?
Skip the sausage, add extra smoked paprika, and use vegetable broth.
Cajun Sausage and Lentil Soup
Ingredients
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12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 carrots, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups brown lentils, rinsed
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1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz
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7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Brown the sausage, then transfer to a plate.
2
Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3
Add lentils, tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
5
Stir the sausage back in and warm through.
6
Stir in parsley and serve.
15
min
active
45
min
total
6
servings
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