Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage (Dairy & Nut Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Green Lentils
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 12 oz Smoked Sausage
• 1 cup Carrot
• 1 cup Celery
• 1 cup Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1Rinse lentils under cold water.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
3. 3Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. 4Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
5. 5Add lentils, vegetable broth, smoked sausage, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot.
6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
7. 7Stir in lemon juice before serving.

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