Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup
Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup delivers smoky depth from andouille and ham, balanced by tender chicken, earthy lentils, and classic trinity vegetables. Okra lends body while thyme, paprika, and a touch of hot sauce round out the warmth, perfect for a cozy dinner or game-day bowl with rice on the side. It’s a richly seasoned, hearty soup that satisfies without feeling heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the andouille to a dry soup pot and set it over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the sausage starts to brown, a few minutes.
- 2
Add all the olive oil, unless the sausage released a lot of fat; if so, adjust the amount of oil you add.
- 3
Add the onion, green pepper, celery, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onions turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the paprika, cumin, black pepper, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
- 5
Stir in the broth, increase the heat to high, and bring it to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the chicken, ham, and sliced okra.
- 6
Cook for 10 minutes, then stir in the lentils. Simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 1 hour.
- 7
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parsley, and green onions, and cook for another few minutes. Season with salt to taste. Serve with rice, more green onions, and a shake of cayenne.
- Calories 561.05 kcal High 28%
- Protein 24.0 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 69.47 g 25%
- Total Fat 21.62 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.78 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.42 g High --
- Cholesterol 65.44 mg High 22%
- Sodium 681.44 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.43 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 438.91 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 26.18 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 9.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Lentil Gumbo Style Soup is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 561.05 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup?
- It is a Cajun and Creole soup recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Thigh, Diced Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 561.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup healthy?
- Green Lentil Gumbo-Style Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 561.05 calories and 24.0 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 681.44 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.78 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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