SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE AND GREENS
The seasonings in Italian sausage - fennel, red pepper, garlic - pair beautifully with lentils, and here, they make for a punchy take on lentil soup. The sausage's flavors are reinforced by adding more garlic and pepper to the soup itself, for pops of flavor. Pleasantly firm but creamy on the inside, Beluga lentils (also known as black lentils) are worth seeking out for this hearty soup because they hold their shape when cooked, adding a lovely texture. But you can absolutely use regular green or brown lentils instead. Just know that they will fall apart, making the soup smoother. This recipe freezes well and is better after it rests in the refrigerator, so make a big batch to eat for days.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is in small, coarse pieces, and starts to brown and sizzle in its own fat, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. There should be a thin layer of fat covering the bottom of the skillet. If there is much more than that, pour a bit of the fat off. If there is not enough fat to cover the bottom of the pan, add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Add the onion to the skillet, season generously with salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and garlic powders, the herbs, red-pepper flakes and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high, pour in the wine and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot. Let the wine bubble until the pan is almost dry, about 3 minutes.
- Scrape the skillet mixture into the slow cooker with the sausage. Add the bay leaf and the lentils. Add the tomatoes with their juice. If using whole, crush the tomatoes into pieces using your hands as you add them with their juice. Pour in the chicken stock. Season generously with pepper and add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium stock or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted stock. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until the lentils are tender, about 6 to 8 hours. (Taste the lentils to make sure they are firm but creamy on the inside; black lentils can vary in their cooking time depending on their age and the heat of your slow cooker.) The soup holds well on warm for 2 additional hours.
- Switch the heat to high. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in the greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes for baby spinach, 10 minutes for kale. Stir in the vinegar. Serve in bowls, topped with chopped basil and grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 694, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1435 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW
This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.
Provided by CookingForDummies
Categories Everyday Cooking Vegetarian Soups and Stews Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
- Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
SLOW COOKER LENTIL SOUP WITH SAUSAGE
A hearty but wholesome soup of lentils, sausage, and veggies prepared in a slow cooker.
Provided by Jacqueline
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine sausages, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, lentils, water, wine, oil, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low until lentils are tender and sausage is no longer pink, 6 to 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.1 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Fat 55.9 g, Fiber 22.2 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 1395.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
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.
LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges
SLOW COOKER SPICED ROOT & LENTIL CASSEROLE
Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 5h50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the slow cooker to low. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 10 mins until soft and transparent. Add the carrots and parsnips and fry for 8-10 mins more until the veg is just golden. Stir in the garlic and spices, and fry for 4-5 mins until fragrant, stirring. Add a splash of water if needed. Tip into the slow cooker and stir through the lentils, stock, bay and seasoning.
- Close the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hrs until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened. Check the seasoning and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Serve with bread, rice, or potatoes, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
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