Delicious Smoked Sausage and Lentil Soup Recipe

Introduction

In this recipe, we'll be making a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter's evening. Packed with vegetables, lentils, and smoked sausages, this soup is both comforting and delicious. Let's gather our ingredients and get started.

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage
  • 1-2 large potatoes
  • 1 onion or half a leek
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 smoked sausages (Luxembourgish mettwurscht recommended, or use smoked Polish sausage)
  • 100 grams of lentils
  • Homemade or store-bought broth
  • A couple of bay leaves
  • Oil for frying

Preparation Steps

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the onion or leek finely. Quarter and cube the carrots. Slice the sausages into rounds. Cut a few leaves of cabbage into thin slices. Cube the potatoes into medium-sized pieces.

  2. Sauté: Heat oil in a saucepan and add the diced onions. Then add the carrots and sauté for a few minutes. Next, add the sliced sausages and cook until browned.

  3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the sliced cabbage, cubed potatoes, and lentils to the saucepan. Stir everything together.

  4. Season: Season with salt, pepper, and a couple of bay leaves for flavor.

  5. Add Broth: Pour in enough broth to cover all the ingredients. If you don't have enough broth, you can top up with water.

  6. Simmer: Cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and lentils are tender.

  7. Serve: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls. Serve hot with some crusty bread and butter on the side.

Conclusion

This cabbage, potato, and sausage soup is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for warming up on a cold winter's day. Packed with vegetables, lentils, and flavorful sausage, it's a satisfying meal that's sure to please the whole family. Enjoy this delicious soup as a main course or as a starter to a larger meal.