PRESSURE-COOKER LENTIL AND SAUSAGE SOUP

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I added a cup of dry red wine to this soup because red wine in lentil soup is the bread to my butter. Without the wine, the flavors are not as rich and delicious. -Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, add sausage, onion, celery and carrot. Cook until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker., Add broth, tomatoes, lentils, spinach, wine, garlic, salt and pepper. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. If desired, serve with cheese., Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Surendra Budha
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of lentils and sausage. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia George
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a while now. This one is definitely a keeper. The soup was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Walakira Sudaisi
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used my slow cooker and it was done in no time. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sausage was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Collins Bett
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This soup was so hearty and filling! It was perfect for a cold winter night. I loved the addition of the sausage and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


mirza shahzab
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This soup was delicious! I loved the flavor of the lentils and sausage. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Lizzy Muzondo
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of lentils and sausage. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Roman Kurdi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a while now. This one is definitely a keeper. The soup was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Shullamite Sarpong
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This soup was delicious! I loved the flavor of the lentils and sausage. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Sodaba Sharifi
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


LG LEPAO FREE FIRE
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This soup was amazing! I loved the combination of lentils and sausage. The soup was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Mpho Malope
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good lentil soup recipe for a while now. This one is definitely a keeper. The soup was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Alam Parmar
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used my slow cooker and it was done in no time. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sausage was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Malusi Beukes
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son ate two bowls. I will definitely be making this again.


William Elliott
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This soup was so hearty and filling! It was perfect for a cold winter night. I loved the addition of the sausage and vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoey Oliveira
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this soup was amazing! The sausage and vegetables really balanced out the flavor of the lentils. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasawarhayat Tasawar
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This soup was delicious and so easy to make! I used my Instant Pot and it was done in no time. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sausage was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.