This Lentil Soup with Sausage and Kale is one of my favorite soups that I’ve made multiple times. I’ve adapted this recipe to making this in my Instant Pot Pressure cooker, but the stove works just fine. By using turkey Italian sausage, this soup is hearty and healthy. It freezes beautifully, too.
I love lentil soup, and I especially love it when it’s paired with sausage. So, I grabbed my soup “Holy Trinity” of one onion, carrots and celery and speed chopped them with my food processor. I have plenty of homemade chicken stock in the freezer and then I just started grabbing what I could find in my pantry. What I didn’t grab was my camera. I figured that there are plenty of lentil soup recipes on blogs and so I just started make a soup, my way. I also decided to make our favorite Buttered Rosemary Rolls because they are easy to make and don’t take a lot of time. At the last minute, I decided to use Parmesan Cheese, instead.
These smelled so good, that I decided to grab my camera after all, so I could share it with you.
I’m so glad that I adapted the Buttered Rosemary Rolls with Parmesan Cheese. They were wonderful! My son was happy, because he doesn’t care for Rosemary. By garnishing the lentil soup with a little Parmesan, my family had a hearty and comforting meal that was perfect for Fall weather.
TASTING NOTES: I surprised myself, at how delicious my concoction turned out! I’ve made this soup several times, and it’s become a family favorite. If you would like a step-by-step on making the rolls, click here.
Sausage, Kale & Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 can petit cut diced tomatoes
- 1 white onion chopped
- 2 carrots chopped
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 clove fresh garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 4-5 Italian-style turkey sausage links casings removed
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 small bunch kale chopped
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- kosher salt & pepper
- 1 ½ cups dried lentils red or green, rinsed and picked through
- optional Garnish of fresh Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- NOTE: I have adapted this recipe for the Instant Pot Multi-Cooker as well.In a large pot/Instant Pot inner pot, add about 1 Tbsp olive oil to medium high heat.
- Add a little olive oil to the pot. (For the Instant Pot, use the saute cycle to heat up the pot.) Cook the sausage, breaking into smaller pieces, until no longer pink. Add the cayenne pepper, unless you bought spicy Italian sausage. Remove the sausage and drain any excess fat.
- Add a little more olive oil, then the celery, onion and carrots and saute until tender (2-3 minute)
- Season with kosher salt & pepper, to taste.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds. Add tomato paste and cook for about a minute.
- Add the dried thyme, stir and set aside.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot and tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken stock and rinsed lentils . If cooking on the stove top, simmer for about 30- 45 minutes. If using an Instant Pot, lock the lid on, make sure the vent is closed and press SOUP button (30 minutes).
- Add the chopped kale and cook for 1-2 minutes (the kale will lose it’s bright green color after cooking for a while).
- Taste, and add more salt if desired. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Love lentils, love sausage, what a great recipe! I'm going to have to make this!
What a hearty and comforting looking soup. Good stuff
Oh my lord I need those rolls! I can almost taste them…or at least my imagination thinks I can.
I see someone is submitting to fall's prowess with this soup. Looks fantastic!
Oh Debby! I also have a soft spot for lentils and those rolls…I would have to have at least two:)
P.S. My hubby doesn't care for rosemary either. Do you think it's a man thing?
That's a perfect fall meal, Debby. When the days cool off I want hot soup and bread. Lentil is my favorite and those rolls…so good.
The rolls are fabulous! I can almost smell them baking from here and the lentils would be so warming and hearty. Great post!
This looks so heart warming. I've been craving lentil soup lately and I want this…WITH the rolls. yum!
I'm getting in the mood for autumn fare too, Debby, but it is still in the 90's here . . . just crazy hot. But your soup and rolls look so comforting!
Wow, Debby. Both of these recipes are going on my "make soon" list. How beautiful and scrumptious they look! You are a food genious.
Sausage, kale and lentils are such a great combination and those rolls look amazing too. Thanks for sending it to Souper Sundays. Hope to see you back with more soups. 😉
I can just smell that buttery aroma with the flavor of rosemary! I'm tried making lentil soup with kale, and I think I need to let the kale simmer longer. I'm going to check out your recipe.
Debbie, the soup and rolls are perfect for the weather we are having in Oregon. The rolls have set my mouth to watering 🙂 You have no idea how much I love bread. Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Those rolls look delicious, I am making those next! I wondered why the hell I am not getting your updates I guess when I was working on my blog I lost it!
MMM!! Saw your submission to the Souper Sunday and have to say the rolls and soup look so enticing! Nicely done!
I love homemade rolls! Add Parmesan and Butter.! Hello, new best friend?
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After my personal Instant Pot lesson last weekend, I’m making this soup right now. I’ll add mushrooms and substitute the kale for spinach. The Pot is warming for Soup mode and succulent smells surround my kitchen. Can’t wait until it’s done.