Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 435 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups French green lentils (Puy lentils), rinsed; 1 lb garlic pork sausage links (or sweet Italian), sliced 1/2-inch; 3 carrots, diced; 2 leeks (white and light-green parts), sliced, washed; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 can canned diced tomatoes; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 bay leaves; 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried); 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tsp red wine vinegar

A rustic French-inspired stew of green lentils and savory pork sausage slow-cooked with carrots, leeks, and herbs in a rich broth. Hearty, protein-packed, and deeply satisfying.

435 minEasyServes 6410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups French green lentils (Puy lentils), rinsed
1 lb garlic pork sausage links (or sweet Italian), sliced 1/2-inch
3 carrots, diced
2 leeks (white and light-green parts), sliced, washed
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can canned diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Add 1 1/2 cups rinsed French green lentils (Puy lentils) to the slow cooker along with 1 lb sliced 1/2-inch garlic pork sausage links (or sweet Italian), 3 diced carrots, 2 sliced, washed leeks (white and light-green parts), 2 sliced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
2

Pour in 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 1 can canned diced tomatoes. Stir in 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Tuck in 2 bay leaves and 4 fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried).
3

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender and the sausage is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
4

Remove and discard the bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried) sprigs. Stir in 2 tsp red wine vinegar to brighten the flavors. Taste and adjust seasoning.
5

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

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Questions

How long does Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew take?

As written, 435 minutes: 15 of prep and 420 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (7 hours): "Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the lentils are tender and the sausage is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)."

What internal temperature should Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew reach?

For Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for leeks in Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew?

The entry for Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew calls for 2 leeks (white and light-green parts), sliced, washed. In its place: Yellow onion or the white parts of scallions, cooked gently. Use a little less by volume.

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 410 calories, with 29 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 466 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew?

Refrigerate what is left of Slow Cooker Lentil and Sausage Stew within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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