Italian Sausage and Lentil Soup

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup lentils
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

In a large saucepan heat oil and saute onion and garlic. Add sausage and fry until sausage is browned.

Add broth, lentils, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, pepper, cumin, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add carrot and celery. Bring to a boil then lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

• source: Carrabas, dvo.com
• keywords: soup, pork
• ratings: Liz-?, Tom-8, Kyle-7, Skylar-9
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