Lentil And Turkey Sausage Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb italian turkey sausage (you can also use lamb italian sausage)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 small zucchini, chopped
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups dry lentils
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage; drain off fat.
• 2 in a large pot combine all ingredients bring to boil.
• 3 reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until lentils are tender. add water if necessary, for desired consistency. i like to puree about 1 cup of the soup and add back to pot to give it a thicker consistency.
• 4 sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.