Sausage & Lentil Soup

Directions

Sauté meats, rinse & drain for a “lowfat” version.

Add all the vegetables and cook until onion is softened and translucent.

Add 8 cups of water and stock cubes or use the equivalent amount of chicken stock.*

Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT lentils, butter and grated cheddar cheese.

Continue cooking covered, simmer for at least one hour on stove-top OR transfer to crockpot on LOW for several hours.

Stir occasionally.

Lentils go in 45 minutes to 1 hour before serving time. Add a bit of water if the soup becomes too thick.

Add the butter if you’re not preparing a “lowfat” version.

Serve with grated cheddar cheese sprinkled over the top.

NOTE: Leftovers are better than fresh.