Italian Lentil Sausage Soup

Directions

Rinse lentils, place in soup kettle, cover with 8 cups of water.

Let come to a boil.

Cut sausage in pieces and add to lentils, cook slowly for 45 minutes.

In separate pan, sauté garlic, onion, celery, and carrot in olive oil; add salt, pepper, chopped tomatoes and marjoram.

Cook for about 20 minutes and add to lentils.

Simmer together for 10 minutes longer, until lentils and vegetables are tender.