Lentil Soup Recipe with Parmesan and Smoked Sausage
This hearty soup is a favorite during the colder months! Includes instructions for the stovetop and Instant Pot.

Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into coins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Directions
- Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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- Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat....