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8) Crockpot Lentil and Sausage Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups brown or green lentils rinsed
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional

Method
 

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet for 4–5 minutes. Drain a bit if very greasy.
  2. Add sausage and all ingredients except spinach to crockpot. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until lentils are tender.
  4. Stir in spinach in last 10 minutes if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with crusty bread or over rice for extra stretch.