Slice sausage into coins; dice red onion; cut carrots and parsnips into bite-sized pieces.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high, brown sausage 4 minutes, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, carrots, and parsnips 5 minutes, then add cumin and paprika and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add lentils, broth, and sausage; bring to a boil, then simmer 16 minutes until lentils are tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve in bowls.
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