Andouille, Mushroom, and Lentil Soup

Just threw it together one evening and it was a smokey delight. Has great flavor and is even better the next day. Has a split pea-like soup texture, and the andouille gives it a nice little kick. You can use kielbasa instead if andouille is too spicy. Or, for a little less heat, use chorizo.

Step: 1

Combine chicken broth, lentils, sausage, cumin, chili powder, and turmeric in a large pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Stir mushrooms into the broth mixture; continue cooking until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes more.

Per Serving: 389 calories; protein 30.3g; carbohydrates 57.5g; fat 4.6g; cholesterol 5mg; sodium 130.4mg.