"Hearty but not heavy, this soup is filling and helps you keep your healthy diet plans too. Makes a ton and freezes great too!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound Italian sausage (turkey sausage also works)
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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2/3 cup chopped celery
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3/4 cup sliced carrots (about the same size as the celery)
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1 small chopped zucchini
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6 cups chicken stock
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28 ounces diced tomatoes (with the juice)
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3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
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1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
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1/4 cup fresh basil
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1/4 cup fresh parsley
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parmesan cheese (optional )