Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15.5 ounces garlic and herb flavored lentils (recommend: Hurst's brand)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (cut in 1” pieces)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
  • 3 green onions (chopped)
  • 2 cups sliced okra
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Filé powder (optional)

Instruction

  • Rinse the lentils under running water.
  • Combine the lentils, seasoning packet, and all remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on high for four hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Serve individual portions in soup bowls.
  • Pass filé powder for use as desired.