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Sausage Lentil Soup

4 to 6 links HOT Italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, chopped in small bits

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth, fat free, low sodium preferred
8 ounces lentils, rinsed
Mrs. Dash seasoning to taste (a salt-free seasoning blend)
Basil, parsley and celery salt to taste

1. Saute sausage, onion, garlic, and carrots in oil until sausage starts to brown. Do not drain.
2. Add chicken broth, lentils and all seasonings as desired. Bring to a soft boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or more, adding more water if broth becomes too thick.
3. Serve with bread and butter.

Makes about 6 servings.