Best 5 Ina Gartens Lentil Sausage Soup Recipes

Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary journey with Ina Garten's Lentil Sausage Soup, a comforting dish that combines the goodness of lentils, savory sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. This easy-to-follow recipe promises a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and colors in every spoonful. Discover the secrets behind this classic soup, including tips for selecting the right lentils, choosing flavorful sausage varieties, and creating a rich, flavorful broth. Alongside this lentil sausage soup recipe, explore a collection of equally enticing dishes, including a refreshing Lentil Salad with Cucumber and Feta, a hearty Lentil Bolognese Sauce, and a wholesome Lentil Curry packed with aromatic spices. Embark on a culinary adventure with these diverse lentil-based recipes, each offering a unique taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound French green lentils
4 cups chopped yellow onions (3 large onions)
4 cups chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium-diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium-diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts chicken stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
In a large stockpot on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and lentils. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, until the lentils are cooked through. Check the seasonings. Add the red wine and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.

INA GARTEN'S LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP(VEGETARIANIZED)

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From the Barefoot Contessa show To Go, then tweeked just a leeetle to make it vegetarian. It is warming and rib sticking good. Yum! Sometimes in a pinch, I use ketchp instead of tomato paste, but you could also add a can of Rotel tomatoes instead(use about 1/2 cup less broth). If you like, change it up a little bit and add 4 cups of potatoes. If you cook it a few days earlier then you intend on serving it, it will taste even better and thicken. Freeze the leftovers in quart containers to thaw out later for a quick dinner. I think this would also be good with some soy chorizo added.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Lentil

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 lb french green lentil (or brown)
4 cups yellow onions, diced small (3 large onions)
4 cups leeks, white part only, diced small (2-3 leeks-if I don't have I use scallions-about 8, the green and white parts-could also use shallots)
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced small (optional)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 cup good olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top
1 tablespoon kosher salt (if you use regular salt, use less, about 1 1/2 tsp)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (go easy at first-you can always add more, but you cant' take it away)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2-1 teaspoon ground cumin (some like to use curry powder or chili powder for a change)
3 cups small diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups small diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts vegetable stock
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 -2 bay leaf
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or red wine)
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
In a large stockpot(7 qt.) on medium heat, saute the onions, leeks, red peppers, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are translucent and very tender.
Add the celery and carrots and saute for 10 more minutes.
Add the vegetable stock, tomato paste, and lentils and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour(or a little more to taste), until the lentils are cooked through.
Check the seasonings.
Add the red wine vinegar and serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
Good served with a salad and popovers!

LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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Lentil soup flavored with sausage. Serve with Romano cheese sprinkled on top of each serving bowl.

Provided by ANGCHICK

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

½ pound sweet Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 (16 ounce) package dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup shredded carrot
8 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ pound ditalini pasta

Steps:

Place sausage in a large pot. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Add onion, celery and chopped garlic, and saute until tender and translucent. Stir in lentils, carrot, water, chicken broth and tomatoes. Season with garlic powder, parsley, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lentils are tender.
Stir in pasta, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1008.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

LENTIL SAUSAGE SOUP - INA GARTEN

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Copyright, 2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved See this recipe on air Monday Jan. 22 at 12:00 PM ET/PT. Show: Barefoot Contessa Episode: Tale of Two Soups

Provided by amybyles

Categories Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 quarts, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb french green lentil (recommended , du Puy)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for serving
4 cups diced yellow onions (3 large)
4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts only (2 leeks)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (2 large cloves)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups medium diced celery (8 stalks)
3 cups medium diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots)
3 quarts homemade chicken stock, recipe follows or 3 quarts canned broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 lb kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
2 tablespoons dry red wine or 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
freshly grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Steps:

In a large stockpot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and saute the onions, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and cumin for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add the celery and carrots and saute for another 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock, tomato paste, and drained lentils, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour, or until the lentils are cooked through and tender. Check the seasonings. Add the kielbasa and red wine and simmer until the kielbasa is hot. Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with grated Parmesan.
Homemade Chicken Stock:
3 (5-pound) chickens
3 large onions, unpeeled and quartered
6 carrots, unpeeled and halved
4 celery stalks with leaves, cut in thirds
4 parsnips, unpeeled and cut in 1/2, optional
20 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
15 sprigs fresh thyme
20 sprigs fresh dill
1 head garlic, unpeeled and cut in 1/2 crosswise
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Place the chickens, onions, carrots, celery, parsnips, parsley, thyme, dill, garlic, salt, and peppercorns in a 16 to 20-quart stockpot with 7 quarts of water and bring to a boil. Skim the surface as needed. Simmer uncovered for 4 hours. Strain the entire contents of the pot through a colander, discarding the chicken and vegetables, and chill. Discard the hardened fat, and then pack the broth in quart containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.7, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 3875.8, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 21.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 40.6

LENTIL SOUP WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND ESCAROLE

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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Quick & Easy Father's Day Dinner Meat Sausage Lentil Fall Escarole Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 to 8 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups lentils (11 ounces), rinsed well
5 cups water
3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 pound escarole, chopped (4 cups packed)
1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Accompaniment: croutons

Steps:

Simmer lentils, water, broth, bay leaf, and half of garlic in a 4-quart pot, uncovered, 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a wide heavy 5- to 6-quart pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown sausage, about 7 minutes. Transfer sausage with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, carrots, celery, remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add sausage and lentils with cooking liquid and simmer, uncovered, until lentils are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in escarole and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar to taste and season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. Look for lentils that are firm and not split, and use a good quality sausage that is well-seasoned.
Don't skimp on the vegetables. The vegetables in this soup add flavor, texture, and nutrients. Be sure to use fresh vegetables that are in season.
Season the soup to taste. This is important for any soup, but especially for lentil soup. Taste the soup as you go and add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.
Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lentils to become tender.
Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. This could include crusty bread, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Ina Garten's lentil sausage soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soup mild or spicy, thick or thin, this recipe is a great starting point.