"I was looking for a hearty soup for a cold, rainy weekend. When I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, I made this soup using ingredients that appeale..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb smoked sausage, diced (I used light smoked beef sausage)
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1 lb lentils
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1 tablespoon olive oil (or olive oil cooking spray)
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2 onions, diced
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1 cup celery, diced
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1 cup carrot, diced
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
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1 teaspoon thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes in tomato puree
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1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
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4 cups canned beef broth