Lentil and Sausage Gumbo Soup - Lentils take the place of a second protein in this deliciously flavored soup based on traditional Louisiana-style gumbo.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
15.5ouncesgarlic and herb flavored lentilsrecommend: Hurst's brand
8cupswater
1poundsmoked sausagecut in 1” pieces
1medium oniondiced
2ribscelerydiced
1medium green bell pepperdiced
½bunch fresh parsleyroughly chopped
3green onionschopped
2cupssliced okra
1 ½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
6dashesTabasco sauce
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
½teaspoondried thyme
Filé powderoptional
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.