Description
Crockpot Sausage and Lentil Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together savory Italian sausage and nutritious lentils for a cozy meal perfect for any occasion. With minimal prep time, this soup simmers to perfection in your crockpot, allowing robust flavors to develop while you focus on your day. It’s the ideal comfort food for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends, ensuring your family gathers around the table for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 cup lentils (brown or green, rinsed)
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about five minutes until softened.
- Transfer the sausage and vegetables to your crockpot. Add lentils, diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups or 375g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg