This cozy lentil soup has a handful of shortcuts up its sleeve.

You don’t need a pot simmering on the stove all day to create some cozy magic.

Then two all-star kitchen shortcuts are used to shave minutes off of prep: canned diced tomatoes and lentils.

Lentil Soup with Sausage

Photo: Antonis Achilleos

(Take note; always keep these handy for quick meals.)

can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

214-oz.

Add sausage; cook, flipping occasionally until browned in spots, about 6 minutes.

Stir in onion, celery, and rosemary.

Cook, stirring often until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in broth, tomatoes, lentils, and salt.

Bring to a boil over high.

Divide soup among 4 bowls.

Top each bowl with sour cream, if desired, and chopped rosemary.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.