Lentil Soup

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

2 c  Lentils
6 c  Water
1 lb Smoked sausage, sliced
3 tb Oil
1 lg Onion, chopped
2 lg Cloves garlic, minced
3 lg Carrots, thinly sliced
2    Stalks celery, sliced
1 ts Thyme
1/2 c  Fresh parsley, minced
2 lg Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 c  Water
1    Bay leaf

Salt and fresh ground pepper

Combine lentils and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat,
cover, and simmer for 1 hour. While cooking, brown sausage over medium
heat. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

Clean frying pan, add oil and heat. Saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes.
Add carrots, celery, thyme, and parsley. Continue to saute for 2 to 3
minutes. Stir in tomatoes and water. Add bay leaf; salt and pepper
lightly. Cook covered until vegetables are tender, then remove from heat.

After lentils have cooked one hour, add vegetables and sausage. Simmer,
covered, until lentils are tender and flavors are mingled. Add salt and
pepper to taste.

Serves 6.

Posted by Ellen Cleary. Courtesy of Fred Peters.