ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND LENTIL SOUP

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A very easy and filling soup. Served great with a nice Italian bread.

Provided by Deborah Mackrodt @DebiCooks

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 11

- 2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) olive oil or less
2 cup(s) italian sausage, no casings, already sauteed and drained of fat.
1 medium onion chopped
1 - carrot chopped
1 - celery stalk chopped up
1 can(s) of diced tomatoes drained.
3 cup(s) chicken stock
3 cup(s) water
1 pound(s) pkg of dried lentils rinsed and picked through
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In large, heavy saucepan, sauté the garlic in the oil, over medium heat, for few minutes.
  • Add sausages, stock and water, tomatoes, celery, onions, carrots and lentils. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover the pan and simmer the soup for 1-1 1/2 hours, or until lentils are tender.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. You cna also sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese on top

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