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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/
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings

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

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
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