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Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup is for Dinner.

Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup makes 5 servings.

The ingredients for Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup are:

Ingredients:
2 14-oz cans reduced sodium chicken broth (because the sausage is so salty, it really is advisable to stick with reduced-sodium)
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and drained
1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
1 cup sliced carrot (2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 teaspon snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I threw a little extra in - we like it spicy)
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. cooked smoked sausage links, quartered lengthwise and sliced

Here is how you make Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup:

Directions:In a large saucepan (we used a small pot) combine broth, water, lentils, celery, carrot, onion, dried thyme (if using), cayenne pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in sausage and, if using, fresh thyme. Heat through.Serves 5 main-dish portions (1.5 cups)Number of Servings: 5Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TLBLOWERS.

The nutritional information for Lentil and Smoked Sausage Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 5
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 227.9

• Total Fat: 13.3 g
• Cholesterol: 26.3 mg
• Sodium: 843.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
• Protein: 11.9 g