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Spicy Sausage Lentil & Kale Soup

December 9, 2020 by Lindsay 31 Comments

This Spicy Sausage Lentil and Kale Soup is protein-packed and full of vegetables. Make a batch to enjoy for dinner or pack it for lunch all week!

 

This Spicy Sausage Lentil and Kale Soup is protein-packed and full of vegetables. Make a batch to enjoy for dinner or pack it for lunch all week!

*Photo updated 9/2016*

Hi Friends!

I have a soup recipe to share with you today. The title is a bit misleading because I actually didn’t use spicy sausage, I just made the soup spicy. However, you could use spicy sausage if you wanted to!

Make a big pot of this Spicy Sausage, Lentil and Kale Soup and enjoy it for lunch all week long!

This soup isn’t much to look at…but it tastes great! I made this at the request of Katie, who asked me a few weeks ago to come up with a recipe for sausage & lentil soup! I love making my readers happy, so I got to work. I made my version extra spicy & hubby and I both loved it! You can easily sub spinach for kale if you’d like!

Here’s the recipe:

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Spicy Sausage, Lentil & Kale Soup

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  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Soup

Ingredients

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  • 1 c carrots, chopped
  • 1 c red peppers, chopped
  • 1 c sweet potato, diced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 leek, diced
  • 2 chicken sausages, sliced
  • 2 c cooked lentils
  • 4 c low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1–2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups chopped kale

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, saute garlic, leeks, carrots, peppers and sweet potato over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the sausage, lentils, broth, tomatoes and spices.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until veggies reach desired tenderness (15-20 min).
  4. Stir in kale, let simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

To make this vegetarian/vegan, use veggie broth, leave out the sausage and add your favorite beans or tofu!
Use whatever veggies are your favorite if you don’t like the ones I used.
You could use spinach or any other leafy greens instead of kale.
Pretty simple, right? Like I mention in the notes, this soup is easy to customize. Use your favorite veggies or whatever you have on hand…Add some beans instead of lentils…you get the idea! I used spinach & mozzarella chicken sausages from Meijer but any kind of sausage should work.

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Dinner, Soup & Salad Tagged With: Bell Pepper, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Chicken Sausage, Kale, Lentils, Sweet Potato

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    October 15, 2013 at 12:28 AM

    Oh yay. I get super excited with all the soup recipes popping up now. I literally have eaten soup for Dinner every single day for the past 5 days. I can’t help myself, they are just so delicious when it’s cold out.
    This one looks amazing….especially because it has my favorite kale:)

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  2. Heather @ fit mama real food says

    October 15, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    Looks great! I’ve been loving soups so much lately.

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  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    perfect for fall! love the addition of kale – something i haven’t done in soup before (not sure why?!??)

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  4. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Looks hearty and delicious! Perfect fall soup, I’d say. Thanks for the recipe!

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  5. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love the looks of this! I’m on a big chicken sausage kick lately.

    Reply
  6. Fancy Nancy says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    I’ve been making a sausage kale soup the past few weeks and have been looking to jazz it up! This looks great!!!

    Reply
  7. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    October 15, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Can I come over for dinner??? 😉

    Reply
  8. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Love the looks of this! We’re finally getting cold around these parts, so I’m all about soups and chilis right now.

    Reply
  9. Samantha @ 10,000 Squats says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Looks delicious! I love making soups and I’ve been on a real soup kick since the weather has gotten cooler. My fiance will love this! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Kelly @ Femme Fitale says

    October 15, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Funny, I just made a chicken sausage/kale/white bean soup tonight!!! Can’t go wrong!

    Reply
  11. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 15, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    One of my favorite combos!!

    Reply
  12. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    October 15, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Mmmm! Looks yummy! I have a bag of lentils just waiting for me to use so perfect timing!

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  13. Jody Goldenfield says

    October 15, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    That looks so good & this time of year – perfect!!!

    Reply
  14. purelytwins says

    October 15, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    yummy!!! pinning this 🙂 perfect to make this fall

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  15. GiselleR says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Crazy, but I totally made a variation of this over the weekend! I used spinach instead of kale and added turkey sausage at the end cuz I thought it was missing something.
    This looks amazing as well though. Definitely gonna try it the next time I’m craving lentils 😀

    ★★★★

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  16. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Yum looks like the PERFECT fall soup 🙂

    Reply
  17. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    October 15, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    This sounds SO delicious! I am definitely going to make this with some vegan Field Roast sausage…it’s amazing!

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  18. EA Stewart says

    October 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    Sounds delish & I’ve got everything but the sausages. Luckily I haven’t gone shopping yet today, so I’m adding them to my list 🙂

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  19. Meredith @ DareYouTo says

    October 15, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Mmm this is so fall. Makes me feel warm just reading the recipe 🙂

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  20. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Yum so glad you finally posted this one, it looks and sounds delicious!

    It is Spring here in Australia but the weather has still been cold, perfect for soups!

    Reply
  21. Kammie @ Sensual Appeal says

    October 15, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Mmmm LOVE. I’m so excited for this!

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  22. Katie says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    THANK YOU!!!! You rock my socks! I’m so so so excited to make it!!

    Now I guess I need to learn to not make lentils all mushy, huh? 😛

    Reply
  23. Megan Ware says

    October 15, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Hey Lindsay, I just signed up for the The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2013. Swap some cookies with other bloggers around the country and donate to a great cause. I’d love to see a recipe from you and posted a link to your blog on my last post about the swap so check it out! http://meganwarerd.com/2013/10/15/calling-all-food-bloggers-the-great-food-blogger-cookie-swap-2013-is-here/

    Reply
  24. Kelly @ Kelly Runs for Food says

    October 16, 2013 at 12:06 AM

    Great recipe! I love spicy anything, so spicy sausage is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing.

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  25. jobo says

    October 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    YUM! Another fave I have to try, love this flavor combo!!

    Reply
  26. Annmarie says

    October 17, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    My husband and I make a version of this at home using white beans and it is SO GOOD! Love the lentils- we will have to give that a try!

    Reply

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