Spicy Sausage Lentil Tomato Soup

A hearty and tasty soup made with tangy tomatoes, spicy sausage, and healthy lentils. It's great for a cozy night in or a meal any day of the week.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spicy sausage, sliced
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a skillet, brown the sliced sausage over medium heat until cooked through

Drain excess fat

In a slow cooker, combine the cooked sausage, dried lentils, diced tomatoes, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, and chicken broth

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until lentils are tender

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired