Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dry lentils (soak 6-8 hours)
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup celery (chopped)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 lb. smoked turkey sausage (chopped)
- 1 can rotel tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 6 cups water
- Fresh thyme, oregano, sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In 8 qt. or larger pot, heat olive oil. Add celery, onion, garlic and cook until onion is yellowed. Add sausage, rotel tomatoes, broth, water and lentils. Bring to a boil and let simmer until lentils are tender (1-2 hours). Add fresh thyme, oregano, salt and pepper to taste.