Ingredients for - Easy Lentil-Sausage Soup

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon
2. Sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 ⅓ pounds
3. Carrots, chopped 2 medium
4. Celery, chopped 2 stalks
5. Onion, chopped ½ medium
6. Garlic, chopped 2 cloves
7. Brown lentils 1 pound
8. Diced tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can
9. Chicken stock 2 quarts
10. Bay leaves 2 large
11. Salt and ground black pepper to taste 2 large

How to cook deliciously - Easy Lentil-Sausage Soup

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage from the pot, leaving browned bits and drippings in the pot. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in lentils and tomatoes and stir for a few times.

2 . Stage

Pour in chicken stock and return sausage to the pot. Stir to mix and add bay leaves.

3 . Stage

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.