| Lentil soup with smoked sauage has always been a | | | | with a little oil on low heat. Season with one bay leaf, |
| favorite of mine. It's good on those cold frosty | | | | the thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until translucent. |
| evenings or perhaps you prefer this for lunch. | | | | Add the lentils and cover with the broth. About 20 |
| 1 bag of lentils | | | | minutes into cooking, chop the sausage and add to the |
| 1 large onion (roughly 2 cups chopped) | | | | pot. Add the garlic. Cook this on low heat for about |
| 2 celery stalks (roughly 1 cup chopped) | | | | another 10 minutes or until the lentils are tender. |
| 1 carrot (roughly 1/2 cup chopped) | | | | Alternately, you can add cubed potato and garnish this |
| 1 box of chicken broth (32 oz) | | | | stew with some chopped parsley. Serve with some |
| A few cloves of garlic | | | | toasted bread to get at the liquid left behind. Growing |
| 1 smoked sausage | | | | up I had this and also a split pea variation of this same |
| 1 teaspoon thyme | | | | soup. This soup/stew freezes pretty well and is |
| 1 bay leafsalt and pepper to taste | | | | perfect for a quick lunch if you freeze it in a plastic |
| Soak the lentils overnight in cold water or follow the | | | | container. Takes about 2-3 minutes to re-heat in the |
| quick method on the package. | | | | microwave. |
| Chop the onion, celery, and carrots and put in a pan | | | | |