Sausage-Lentil Soup

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The weather is getting cooler now and it's time to cook more soups and stews. I made this for dinner tonight and we almost finished the pot in one meal.

Chop 1 onion, 2 stalks of celery and mince 3 cloves of garlic.
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In a large pot, brown 1 lb. of pork sausage.
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Add veggies and saute until translucent.
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Mix in 1 lb. of lentils, 2 (14 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes, 4 cups of water, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. basil, 1/2 tsp. marjoram, 1/2 tsp. pepper and 1 bay leaf.
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Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or longer, until the lentils are soft.

Serve & enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseSeptember 10, 2008 at 8:18 PM

    Its so nice to have cooler weather!! This soup looks really good and comforting!!
    I made spaghetti and homemade meatballs with garlic bread and it was nice to eat something hot and not sweat while you eat it!!LOL Have a great night!~Wendy

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  2. ~Tammy~September 10, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    As far as I know I've never had any lentils.

    But this sounds like a good and easy recipe and a good one for the upcoming fall days.

    Thanks!☺

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  3. TerriSeptember 11, 2008 at 3:24 AM

    Thanks ladies. Tammy, lentils are very good and good for you!

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  4. DianneSeptember 12, 2008 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks for posting this, Terri! I've been waiting for this recipe so I could try it myself. I can't wait.

    Love,
    Mom

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  5. Melissa FischerSeptember 13, 2008 at 7:36 AM

    Yummm... I love your soups, Terri. This one looks delicious!

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