French Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage (Dairy & Nut-Free)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 12 ounces Smoked sausage (chicken or pork)
• 1 cup Green or brown lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• to taste Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. 2Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. 4Stir in the smoked sausage and cook for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. 5Add lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
6. 6Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. 7Stir in lemon juice (if using). Serve hot.

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