Sausage & Lentil Soup

Fall is back and along with the change of the season, I am back to my Souper Sunday Meal Planning. I make a big pot of soup, stew or chowder every Sunday for a great Family Night Meal as well as a perfect add on to week day lunches. Tonight’s meal is inspired by Carrabba’s  Sausage & Lentil soup.

1 lb sweet Italian sausage, browned & drained

1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cloves garlic
2 cups dry lentils

1 tsalt, pepper, red pepper, basil, oregano, thyme & parsley  to taste

Brown Italian sausage, drain and put in crock pot. Sauté all veggies in sausage drippings, add to crock pot.  Add all remaining ingredients to crock pot. Set on low and enjoy.