Simple Lentil Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup lentils
• 2 big carrots, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 bouillon cubes
• 2 links pre- cooked italian sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary

Recipe

• 1 in the pot that will eventually hold the soup, saute the onion and garlic in the oil.
• 2 add the lentils, carrots, bay leaves, bouillon, and enough water to make the volume of soup that you want. (remember that the lentils will expand when they cook.).
• 3 cover and bring to a boil. once it's boiling, turn the heat to low and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are basically done.
• 4 add the sausage (i use chicken sausage) and the rest of the herbs, return to a simmer, and cook for about 3 more minutes.
• 5 enjoy!