Aunt Bee's Lentil Soup
Submitted by tedsr
Hearty lentil soup loaded with smoked sausage, tomatoes, and oregano that simmers for 2 hours into a thick, soul-warming bowl. Feeds a crowd of 12 with minimal prep.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
2 hrsREADY
2 hrsThis is the kind of soup that fills the whole house with a smell so good the neighbors start knocking.
Smoked sausage and a full pound of lentils simmer together for 90 minutes, building layer after layer of deep, savory flavor before the tomatoes go in for the final stretch.
It feeds 12 hungry folks from a single pot with only 10 minutes of hands-on prep.
Ladle it into big bowls with some crusty bread on the side and call it supper.
Pro Tips
- No need to soak the lentils beforehand; they cook down beautifully in the broth
- Add the canned tomatoes in the last 30 minutes so they keep their bright acidity
- This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of water when reheating leftovers
Ingredients
Directions
In a large stock pot, combine all of the ingredients except the tomatoes.
Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
Serves 12
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