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Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup – Lentils take the place of a second protein in this deliciously flavored soup based on traditional Louisiana-style gumbo.

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup - Lentils take the place of a second protein in this deliciously flavored soup based on traditional Louisiana-style gumbo. https://www.lanascooking.com/lentil-sausage-gumbo-soup/

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Gumbo soup? Isn’t that redundant?

Well, there’s a reason and I want to get to it right up front. Because I know that my Gulf Coast friends (yes, I’m looking at you Drick) would flip out if I called this recipe a “gumbo” and there’s no roux in sight. See, a real gumbo starts with the making of roux, a combination of flour and fat cooked to a specific dark or light color depending on the recipe.

So, instead of proclaiming that this is gumbo, I chose to call it gumbo-soup. It’s definitely influenced by gumbo with its use of the trinity – onion, celery, and bell pepper – along with red pepper flakes, Tabasco, and Worcestershire, but it’s not quite as thick owing to the lack of the roux. Okay – everybody happy now?

What makes this gumbo soup so different is that it contains lentils! I’m using lentils in place of the second protein, often chicken, that you’d usually find in gumbo. Did you realize that lentils are one of the most nutritious foods in the world? They have loads of protein, they’re low in fat and high in fiber. I’ve also read that they are helpful in reducing cholesterol and beneficial for controlling diabetes. Good gracious, is there anything lentils can’t do?

Hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup!

How to Make Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup

A bag of garlic and herb flavored lentils.

I used Hurst’s Garlic and Herb Lentils to make this batch of delicious gumbo soup. They’re very convenient with loads of flavor provided for you in the seasoning packet.

Rinsing lentils in a strainer.

Just rinse the lentils under cold running water. Then, believe it or not, all you do is add everything into a big slow cooker, set it on high, and let it go for about four hours. That’s it!

Cutting sausage into pieces on a board.

Just a note or two for you – be sure to use a good smoked sausage in this recipe. I chose a hickory smoked sausage from Conecuh, but you go with whatever you like. It does need to be smoked, though, and not a kielbasa or something like that. The smoky flavor is really important to the finished recipe.

Also, for the okra, I recommend just grabbing a bag of frozen, sliced okra at the grocery store. It’s just as good as fresh and a big time saver.

The spices can be adjusted to suit your tastes. If you like more red pepper flakes or more Tabasco – go for it! I tend to go light on the fiery stuff and offer more at the table for others to add to their serving.

And, finally – cornbread makes a mighty fine accompaniment to this soup. Yum.

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Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup - Lentils take the place of a second protein in this deliciously flavored soup based on traditional Louisiana-style gumbo. https://www.lanascooking.com/lentil-sausage-gumbo-soup/

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup

Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup – Lentils take the place of a second protein in this deliciously flavored soup based on traditional Louisiana-style gumbo.
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Course: Soups and Stews
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Lana Stuart

Ingredients

  • 15.5 ounces garlic and herb flavored lentils recommend: Hurst's brand
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pound smoked sausage cut in 1” pieces
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 cups sliced okra
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Filé powder optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the lentils under running water.
  • Combine the lentils, seasoning packet, and all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for four hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Serve individual portions in soup bowls.
  • Pass filé powder for use as desired.

Notes

Cornbread goes very nicely with this soup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 | Calories 387kcal | Carbohydrates 39g | Protein 22g | Fat 16g | Saturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 40mg | Sodium 967mg | Potassium 812mg | Fiber 18g | Sugar 3g | Vitamin A 374IU | Vitamin C 23mg | Calcium 79mg | Iron 5mg

Nutrition information is calculated by software based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is an estimate only and is provided for informational purposes. You should consult your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if precise nutrition calculations are needed for health reasons.

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85 Comments

  1. Dianne Howard says:

    5 stars
    Can this soup be cooked on stove top??

    1. I’ve never tested it, but I’m sure it could. However, you’d need to modify the recipe by sauteing the vegetables first, and cut the sausage a bit smaller – 1/2-inch pieces – then place everything into a pot, and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

  2. Can’t wait to try this one!

  3. Crockpot Kraut, Sausage and Potatoes.

  4. Patricia Wilson says:

    We’re having pasta primavera with pasta, smoked sausage, cannellini beans and additional fresh vegetables.

  5. Shellie Thomas says:

    I love the look of the Bean Pot! It reminds me of my Mother’s Bean Pot when I was a child. I am cooking 15 bean soup for dinner, but after seeing your Lentil and Gumbo recipe, I might change my mind, and make that! :-)

  6. Just finished dinner — it was a copykat recipe of Chile’s Monterey Chicken and a salad

  7. I made beef vegetable soup in the crockpot today :o) I have always wanted a bean pot. Fun contest; thanks!

  8. I’m amazed at the versatility of beans and lentils. A bean pot would expand our possibilities.

  9. Elaine X. says:

    My toddler loves eating beans. Just a simple bean soup satisfies her. Thank you for this giveaway.

  10. Tamma Borzotra says:

    I wish Summer would hurry and get here! I will miss eating soup and drinking hot chocolate, but I will deal with that!

  11. sue schempp says:

    Beans are great in your diet!

  12. We are just discovering the wide world of beans. Your lentil soup looks delish.

  13. Soup warms up a cold winter’s day…

  14. Wow, I would love to own that bean pot! Mine is too small!!

  15. Kristen M. says:

    This soup looks delicious. I have never cooked with a bean pot. I love beans but I’m still looking for the perfect baked bean recipe. For some reason my kids love baked beans from a can but won’t eat mine. Hmph.

  16. I feel lucky to have found your site. Your soop recipe is slated for this weekend.

  17. I’ve never seen the Hurst brand–but I’ll ask my grocer.

  18. Michael Williams says:

    It’s the Hurst 15 Bean Soup (with extra ham added) as the week-end treat for my family!

  19. As the family cook, I try to have at least one day each week as a vegetarian day.

    Beans are the mainstay of these meals

  20. A bean pot would mean more economical meals for my family.

  21. Beans and cornbread are a staple in our home! The bean pot would make a nice addition to my kitchen!

  22. I am desperately trying to find the pinto beans in my hometown, but not having any luck. I want to try the “drunken beans” recipe I found on another website using your benas.

  23. I hope to make some spicy black bean soup!

  24. am a big fan of 15 bean soup but I always cook it on stovetop but now I’m going to try it in my slow cooker,it will be so much easier for me…

  25. Hoping to spend some quality time with the family because Sunday is my birthday. YAY!!!! <3 :)

  26. I’m a new cook so we eat a lot of slow-cooker recipes. Soups and beans are favorites.

  27. I can smell the beans a-cookin.

  28. Tonight, we’re having Ma Po with rice.

  29. I’m glad I found your blog–great recipe.

  30. I’m always on the lookout for legume recipes. They’re a great budget stretcher. Yours looks delicious.

  31. Lana I just liked your fan page & am so excited! Looking forward to trying some of the recipes, too much Mexican food here in Texas- I’m a Georgia girl :)

  32. Frankie F. says:

    Tonight is pork chop night, but lentils are tempting.

  33. patricia petri says:

    Wonderful recipe; thanks.

  34. Farrah Faye says:

    Love your recipes. We’ll make this for the weekend.

  35. Michelle Schweitzer says:

    Making Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers for dinner tonight.

  36. I almost missed your post on FB for the giveaway. Glad I found it, and love your recipes. This is a great giveaway too.

  37. I’ve been eating lentil soup a lot lately, but had gotten away from making it myself; this may inspire me to go back to that.

  38. Kimberly P. says:

    I am making homemade egg rolls and a green salad tossed with a miso dressing. Wishing I had the ingredients for your gumbo soup, though! Looks delicious.

  39. L Crawford says:

    BBQ chicken & baked beans tonight :) YUM

  40. Wow, I am actually intrigued by the flavored lentils! Who woulda thought? Very cool! And I love lentils and this soup/gumbo sounds out of this world. Really such a great meal!

  41. We had lots of pasta a red sauce this weekend… lasagna AND spaghetti! :)

  42. I live on the Gulf coast but love the Hurst Bean Pot and your recipe! Ham, cabbage, and pinto beans on the menu tonight!

  43. I have used that brand of various beans from time to time. Great product.

  44. We had baked salmon, greek yogurt parfait with fruit and pasta salad. Yum!

  45. Well today is my husbands Birthday..our plans for celebration changed due to him not feeling well so it was Chicken corn chowder that my sweet neighbor brought over. ( Boy was it good ) . I did get him a Birthday cake and then my mother brought over banana pudding I think thats enough for one day. Although Lentil soup still sounds good..maybe if I win that bean pot I’ll make some.

  46. Laura LaPrad says:

    Excited to see a gumbo-esque recipe! Sounds delish. We just enjoyed your lasagna recipe, with spinach added, for dinner tonight. It’s always a winner!

  47. Lentils seem to be everywhere lately! This recipe looks delicious!

  48. Pam Dunaway says:

    I am so in love with this clay pot. One of my favorites to make with Hurst’s Beans is split pea soup with ham hocks. Just made a big batch, last week. Yum! Next soup is a lentil soup. I love beans and Hurst’s are my favorite, although they are extremely hard to find at our local stores, now. :( You can follow my bean board on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pammyjo8/beans-beans-by-the-quart/

  49. That pot looks good! Lemme have it!

  50. My mom had a bean pot when I was growing up, but I think we only used it as a cookie jar. I’d love to have my own.

  51. Love your recipe! I am hispanic and we really love our beans! Red beans and rice…any beans.

  52. Jen Bouchard says:

    We are definitely a family of bean eaters here, we have at least one bean meal, if not more, per week. Would love to win the bean pot–I should own stock in Hurst by now, lol!

  53. Maggie Malone says:

    I’d like to be able to make homemade Boston Baked Beans. A crock sounds wonderful.

  54. Lentil gumbo! A perfect way to try a new soup recipe. I have the stuff. Now I need the time!

  55. Your recipe for Lentil and Sausage Soup looks perfect for this time of the year!

  56. I’m a bachelor and while I cook for myself, I’m not going to do so tonight. No, I’m getting take-out from a locally owned and operated hamburger joint: the Pak-A-Burger. There are probably better burgers somewhere in the world, but I’ve never had them. These have grilled buns with real Texas beef patties and loads of diced onions…which should be a clue that I don’t have a date for tonight.

  57. We use the 15 bean mix in our ham and bean soup. love ’em!

  58. Joni Maloy says:

    I, too, make gumbo soup! I will throw in some lentils next time. Thanks.

  59. Calshondra Williams says:

    I would love to prepare all your recipes especially the original 15 bean soup fixed with smoked sausage and some homemade cornbread. Great comfort food I will be preparing tomorrow nite. I would really love to prepare it in your lovely Hurst HamBeen’s Pot. Thanks for the opportunity to win such a fabulous prize.

  60. Spending the day at the Regionals Wrestling Tournament tomorrow, wish I had the ingredients handy for the ham & bean soup, I would put it in the crockpot in the morning and have it ready for tomorrow night! i would love that bean pot!

  61. This soup looks wonderful. I will try it over the week-end.

  62. Cajun 15 bean w/ smoked pork shoulder for tomorrow. Love them beans.

  63. I never heard of hambeens before, I’d love to try the cajun 15 bean soup.

  64. Beautiful weather also in SW Georgia. Tonight’s repast was ….. leftovers. A lovely repeat of spinach and ham quiche.
    The gumbo soup looks fabulous.
    Best wishes to all.

    Miss P

  65. Gail Joyner says:

    Hi everyone, Just a comment on the beautiful weather today in the Notheast. Gives me spring fever. Hope everyone had a great day

  66. Britt Smith says:

    This weekend I am smoking up 2 full packer briskets, 6 pork shoulders and making up a big pot of my smokey beans. I use Hurst Great Northerns, my bbq sauce, burnt ends from my brisket and a few other spices. I could really use the ham pot. It would make it easier to keep my beans soft, moist and warm.

  67. SantaCruzRay says:

    Ham hocks and Hurst Beans sounds good about right now!

  68. The gumbo-soup looks delicious; I can’t wait to try it. I made a huge pot of chicken noodle soup for tonight’s supper!

  69. Hurst Beans just equals a seriously huge YUMMMM! Thanks for the opportunity to try to win :)

  70. I’ve always heard that lentils are a great go-to bean….hearty and good for you. This recipe makes me think I should put on some soup for the weekend. I wasn’t aware that Hurst Beans were available with flavor packets. I really like that. Thanks for sharing with us!

  71. marci hurst says:

    I would soooo love to win this giveaway–with having the last name Hurst–it would make a great family heirloom for my kids–we do love Hurst Beans and winning this would be awesome :)

  72. Not sure about tonight but had 15 bean soup last night…maybe lentils this weekend.

  73. Their 15 beaner is awesome. This weekend I am trying a new to me bean however…Cranberry Beans. Thanks so much for hosting the giveaway….love your blog.

  74. I want to try your recipe!

  75. I’m going out for dinner. A friend has paid off her home, so she’s having a Burn the Mortgage party and paying for everyone’s food. :-)

  76. Tina Grindstaff says:

    My husband is taking me out for dinner tonight, since it’s been such a rough week at work this week. Oh, and I’ve already “liked” Hurst on FB (in fact, they are how I found your site, which I am now a fan of).

  77. Sharon Hanson says:

    Hurst HamBeens 15 bean soup is one of my all time favorite crock pot recipes! Now, I want to start a pot for tomorrow!

  78. Jennifer S. says:

    Attending a local college basketball game tonight with the family.

  79. I would love to have this pot. Added your site to my favorites! Can’t wait to try some of your recipes

  80. We love senate soup and other hurst bean recipes. I would use this pot all the time.

  81. I am having my 2 year old granddaughter over for the weekend and she loves Hursts 15 bean soup. I would use this beautiful pot about once a week!

  82. Love the name of your blog! I would love to win the Hurst bean pot :)

  83. claudia ellis says:

    just printed this recipe, will be on our mealplan in the next couple of weeks! I don’t have anything on the mealplan for today, friday’s are always our “open” days. We will probably get a rotisserie chicken at sam’s or something similar! thanks for this great giveaway!

  84. Christopher Sorel says:

    Not sure tonight but doing brisket tonight and baked bean tomorrow.