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.