SMOKED SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP Recipe - Luxembourg Food Recipe

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is leaner and lower in fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are often more affordable and ready to use.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced smoked sausage and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Add lentils, diced potatoes, and red bell pepper; season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, thyme, and cumin.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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