This is a great winter warmer-upper.

-= Exported from BigOven =-

Lentil Soup With Andouille Sausage

Spicy cajun flavors and smoked sausage complement earthy lentils

Recipe By: Pete Romfh
Serving Size: 10
Cuisine: Cajun
Main Ingredient: Lentils
Categories: Low Sugar, Diabetic, Low Carb, Slow cook, Soup, Snacks, Main
Dish, Brunch

-= Ingredients =-
4 1/2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
4 1/2 cups Low Sodium Beef Broth
1 1/2 cups dried lentils
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup celery ; - chopped
1/3 cup carrot ; - chopped
1/3 cup onion ; - chopped
6 ounces andouille ; - or smoked pork sausage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt ; to taste
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper ; - fresh ground

-= Instructions =-
Combine both stocks and lentils in large pot over high heat. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Cut sausage in 1/2 lengthwise then into 1/2 inch pieces.

Meanwhile, heat medium skillet over medium heat. Add fennel; saute until
seeds are light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove seeds from skillet.

Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add celery, carrot and onion;
saute until onion is translucent and celery and carrot are tender, about 5
minutes. Add toasted fennel seeds, sauteed vegetables, sausage, thyme and
Creole seasoning to soup. Cover and simmer until lentils are very tender,
stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Season soup to taste with salt and
pepper.

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat,
stirring occasionally.)

Each (1 cup) serving contains an estimated:
Cals: 130, FatCals: 74, TotalFat: 8g
SatFat: 3g, PolyFat: 1g, MonoFat: 4g
Chol: 12mg, Na: 810mg, K: 195mg
TotalCarbs: 8g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 1g
NetCarbs: 5g, Protein: 6g

** recipe at: http://www.bigoven.com/recipe160406 **
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Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org