Grandma's Italian Sausage And Lentil Soup

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This easy-to-make lentil soup makes a great main course. it will nourish the tummies and souls of young and old alike. add a tossed green salad and toasted garlic bread, and dinner is ready! tip: for a real treat serve with kalamata olive feta bread or focaccia.

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Steps

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Remove casings from the sausage and crumble into a large stock pot.

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Cook over medium heat until cooked through.

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Add garlic , celery , carrots , and onion to pot.

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Turn up flame to medium-high.

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Cook for 5 minutes.

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Stir occasionally.

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Add the broth , lentils , tomatoes , bay leaf , basil , oregano and wine to the pot.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat and simmer , covered for 1 hour.

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Stir occasionally.

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Season to taste with seasoning salt and black pepper.

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Remove bay leaf.

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Give soup a big stir , serve in warmed bowls and garnish with shredded parmesan cheese', chef's"]".

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Ingredients

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italian pork sausage, garlic cloves, celery & leaves, baby carrots, yellow onion, vegetable broth, dry lentils, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, dried basil, dried oregano, white wine, seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese