Kris' Lentil Sausage Soup

Hearty lentil soup with kielbasa and veggies--so easy to prepare and oh, so good!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 pound dry lentils, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, carrots, and celery; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add kielbasa, chicken broth, tomatoes, garlic, lentils, and bay leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.