Lentil Sausage Soup ~ Perfect Winters Meal

Lentil Sausage Soup

In Dutch Oven Pan add:

1# Ground  Hot or Sweet Sausage
cook over medium heat until browned

Add:
1 Large Onion Chopped
½ Cup Celery Chopped
1 Cup Carrots Chopped
1 TBL Minced Garlic

Saute until translucent and tender (Drain if necessary)
Deglaze with Red Cooking Wine


Stir in:
16 oz dry whole lentils
2 cup water
6 Cups Chicken Broth
1-28 oz can diced Tomatoes

Add:
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 TBL Fresh Parsley
4 Bay Leaves
½ tsp Oregano
¼ tsp Dried Thyme
¼ tsp Dried Basil
½ tsp Black Pepper

Bring to a boil, reduce heat
simmer 2-1/2 to 3 Hours

If necessary add more water during simmer if to thick