Evelyn Anderson made this for our family when we came home from the hospital after Dad had his surgery.
Savory Lentil Soup
2 cups lentils
8 cups water
½ pound bulk sausage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped carrots
3 T snipped parsley
1 clove garlic minced
2 ½ t. salt
¼ t. oregano, crushed
1 can (1 lb) tomatoes
2 T wine vinegar
1. Rinse lentils, drain and place in soup kettle with 8 cups of water.
2. Make sausage into tiny balls and add to lentil water with next 8 ingredients.
3. Cover and simmer 1 ½ hours
4. Add tomatoes and vinegar.
5. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
6. Season to taste.
Recipe shared by Karen.