Slow Cooker Beef Sausage Lentil Soup
A hearty and comforting slow cooker soup featuring beef sausage, lentils, and a medley of vegetables, making it perfect for chilly winter evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sausage (Halal compliant)
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by rinsing your lentils under cold water. Set them aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef sausage until it’s cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Chop your onion, carrots, and celery while the sausage is cooking.
- Once the sausage is browned, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for one minute.
Cooking
- Transfer the sausage mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add in the lentils, chopped veggies, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning.
- Stir everything and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once done, give it a good stir and adjust your seasoning if needed.
Notes
This soup can last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on medium heat or in the microwave with added broth if it thickens.