Best 5 Indiana Harvest Sausage Lentil Soup Recipes

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In a world of culinary delights, embark on a savory journey to Indiana, where hearty flavors and comforting aromas intertwine. Discover the secrets behind Indiana Harvest Sausage Lentil Soup, a symphony of autumnal ingredients blended together to create a symphony of taste. This delectable soup showcases plump lentils simmered in a rich broth infused with smoked sausage, earthy vegetables, and a medley of herbs. As you savor each spoonful, let the smoky notes of the sausage dance on your palate, while the lentils offer a tender bite and a boost of protein. The vegetables, a tapestry of carrots, celery, and onions, add a symphony of flavors and textures, complemented by the aromatic embrace of garlic and thyme. Dive into this hearty and satisfying soup, perfect for a cozy autumn evening or a quick and nourishing lunch. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore this Indiana Harvest Sausage Lentil Soup, a culinary gem that celebrates the bounty of the harvest.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL SAUSAGE SOUP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 quarts; 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 pound French green lentils (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 freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
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 canned broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 pound kielbasa, cut in 1/2 lengthwise and sliced 1/3-inch thick
2 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cover the lentils with boiling water and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.

INDIANA HARVEST SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by Dr_Mom

Number Of Ingredients 7

Indiana Harvest Sausage Lentil Soup Mix - Frontier Soups
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
12 cups beef broth
2 to 3 medium zucchini, diced
1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes
1 cup red wine

Steps:

  • Crumble and brown sausage in oil in a 6 or 8 quart pot. Rinse, drain and pick over lentils. Add lentils, vegetable packet and broth to pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, add zucchini after 30 minutes. Add tomatoes and wine to soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes. Vegetarian Soup Recipe Variation: Start the soup with sautéing the vegetables that go into ratatouille: a red and green pepper, large onion, 2 medium zucchini, a small eggplant--cut up into 1-inch chunks. Add the soup mix and 8 cups broth. Simmer 45 minutes, add the tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese! Slow Cooker Recipe* In large skillet crumble and brown sausage in oil, stir in contents of seasoning packet. Transfer to bowl of slow cooker and add broth. (May start soup night before and cover and refrigerate overnight.) Rinse, drain and pick over lentils, place into slow cooker and stir well. Cover and cook on High 4-5 hours. Add tomatoes, zucchini and wine and continue on HI 1 hour. *This soup takes less than 2 hours to make on the stove, so the slow cooker may not offer much convenience unless the plan is to start it in the morning so you can come home to hot soup. Be careful though, lentils tend to break down over time so if you cook this for more than about 6 hours you may end up with lentil puree instead of individual beans.

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

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

PRESSURE COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE



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An electric pressure cooker makes quick work of this Italian-style lentil soup, which tastes like it has simmered away on the stovetop for hours. (If time is on your side, get the slow cooker version of this recipe here.) You could use any brown or black lentils, but beluga lentils are ideal because they get creamy on the inside while retaining their shape. (Other lentils may fall apart, but the soup will be no less delicious.) Determine your leafy green selection by what the market has to offer, keeping in mind that heartier types will retain more bite. Finish the soup with a hit of red-wine vinegar and a sprinkle of fresh basil for bright, fresh flavor.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Olive oil
1 large red or yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey), casing removed
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Generous pinch of red-pepper flakes
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 (14-ounce) can whole or chopped tomatoes
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups dried lentils, preferably black beluga
1 bay leaf
5 ounces delicate leafy greens, such as baby spinach or baby kale, or 8 ounces hearty greens, such as chard or collards (stemmed and chopped), fresh or frozen
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Chopped fresh basil, for serving
Grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a 5- to 8-quart pressure cooker with a thin layer of olive oil. Add the onion and season lightly with salt. Using the sauté setting, cook until the onion is softened and translucent, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the sausage. Cook, breaking the sausage into small pieces with a spatula or a wooden spoon, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the fresh garlic, onion and garlic powders, thyme, oregano, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of pepper. Stir to combine and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices (if using whole tomatoes, crush them into pieces with your hands as you add them), followed by the chicken stock, lentils and bay leaf. Season generously with pepper and stir to combine. Cover and set steam valve to sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Open the lid. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Using the sauté setting, stir in the greens and cook until wilted and tender, 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the type of green. Stir in the vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with basil and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1438 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

SAUSAGE LENTIL SOUP



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I first tasted this wonderful soup at a friend's house. Now it's my favorite, especially on a cool, crisp night. -Catherine Rowe, Berthoud, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small carrots, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1 bay leaf
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/4 cup country-style or regular Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain fat and crumble sausage; return to Dutch oven along with remaining ingredients except mustard. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until lentils and vegetables are tender. Stir in mustard. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 842mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips for Making Indiana Harvest Sausage & Lentil Soup:

- Use high-quality sausage: The sausage is the star of this soup, so it's recommended to use a good-quality sausage for the best flavor. - Don't overcrowd the pot: Avoid overcrowding the pot with too many ingredients. This will prevent the soup from cooking evenly and may result in undercooked or overcooked ingredients. - Simmer gently: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for at least 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. - Add vegetables at different times: Add different vegetables at different times to ensure they retain their texture and flavor. For example, add heartier vegetables like carrots and potatoes earlier, while delicate vegetables like spinach or kale can be added towards the end of cooking. - Season to taste: Don't forget to season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices or herbs as desired. A splash of lemon juice or vinegar can also brighten up the flavors.

Conclusion:

Indiana Harvest Sausage & Lentil Soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day, full of nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor. With its combination of sausage, lentils, vegetables, and spices, this soup is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. The tips provided in this recipe will help you create a delicious and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of this comforting dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve during the holidays, Indiana Harvest Sausage & Lentil Soup is sure to become a new family favorite.

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