Not my Mothers Lentil Soup
I didn’t grow up eating lentils but when I did try lentil soup for the first time, I just thought to myself how could I go this long without having this?! lentils could be used in so many ways but this soup recipe is by far my favorite.
My older sister isn’t one to have too much free time on her hands, with two little ones running around she tries to keep her meals quick and easy but flavorful. She shared this recipe with me and I had to recreate it. It’s a one pot wonder, its nothing too time consuming or fancy and if you think its delicious the day of, wait until you have the left overs the next day. lentils range with a big variety of different kinds, there are red lentils, green lentils and so many more, choosing one kind is really just personal preference. I’ve chosen yellow lentils for this dish which pairs very well with the spices and herbs in this recipe.
Make this recipe vegetarian by simply opting out the sausage and using vegetable broth to intensify the flavors.
Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 45 min
Yields 4-6 bowls
Ingredints:
16 oz of Yellow split lentils
1/2 cups of diced carrots
1 cup of diced yellow onion
1/2 of diced celery
1/2 cups of sweet potato diced
6 oz tomato sauce
3 whole garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup of diced sausage
2 cups of chicken broth
2 Table spoons of olive oil
1 Tablespoon of kosher salt
1 Tablespoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes
1 chicken bullion cube
water to cover
Directions:
In a large rondo pot begin by adding the olive oil and bring it to medium high heat.
Add in the onion, celery, carrots and garlic until translucent and fragrant.
Once the vegetables have gotten a light brown color add the sausage and cook until golden brown and a slight crust begins to form on the bottom of the pot.
Now add the yellow split peas and all the spices, cook for about 5 min.
Deglaze the pot by adding the chicken broth.
Add the tomato sauce and water making sure to cover all of the vegetables, boil on high heat for about 25 min and check, if needed add more water and adjust salt.
After about 40 min check once again trying the lentils making sure they are cooked all the way through.
Serve over white rice or along side grilled bread, finish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
