SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND APPLES
This simple slow cooker lentil soup is flavored with tart apple and hearty smoked sausage, and finished with a little sour cream and mustard. If you don't have time to sauté the onions and apples, you can skip that step, going straight to Step 2 and putting the ingredients directly into the slow cooker. Small green lentils (also called French lentils or lentils du Puy) have a peppery flavor and keep their shape when cooked instead of falling apart, giving the soup an appealing texture. However, you could also use black lentils or easier-to-find brown lentils, but keep in mind that brown lentils will fall apart as they cook, creating a thicker stew. (Here is the stovetop version of this soup.)
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 8h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt, and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add half the diced apples and cook, stirring until softened, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid scorching, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, garlic, sage and thyme, and stir to combine. Pour in the cider and let it come to a bubble. Scrape the mixture into a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker.
- Add the sausage, lentils, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper to the slow cooker; pour in 3 cups water. Cover and cook on low until the lentils are tender and the flavors are mellowed and blended, about 8 hours. The soup holds well on the warm setting.
- Just before you are ready to eat, add the vinegar. Stir together the sour cream with the mustard, then stir the mixture into the soup. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve in bowls topped with the scallions and remaining chopped apple.
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CPA WILLIAM OTOM
[email protected]This is the best lentil soup I've ever had. I highly recommend it!
Zahid Boss
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make.
nathalie gilot
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Narendra Bogati
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful soup. I will definitely be making it again.
Amaka Eze
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I especially love the way the apples add a touch of sweetness.
Rk Achakzi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover sausage.
J. Nardelli
[email protected]This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
S. E
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly.
Nasir Nekzai
[email protected]This soup is so comforting and perfect for a cold winter day. The lentils and sausage are hearty and filling, and the apples add a nice sweetness.
Jannie Nayiga
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils, sausage, and apples in this soup. It's a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Robert Ferrara
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so easy to throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and then come home to a delicious and hearty meal.