Sausage & Lentil Soup

I had never made lentil soup before trying this recipe. A family member used to make it and I loved it. I haven't had it in years though and had a craving. So glad I made it! AND, I like this recipe better than the soup I had all those years ago. My Sophie just ate all of the carrots out of it. LOL This is a recipe that I found and tweeked to my liking. Afterward, I looked up the health benefits of lentils and was amazed. Here is a link so you can be amazed too! http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=52
I'm going to try a Lentil Bread recipe next. Watch for the post!

6 Cups vegetable stock
1 1/4 Cups dried lentils, rinsed
1 Can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 to 3 carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 Cup chopped green onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
12 ounces bulk turkey sausage, cooked and drained
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley (or dried)

In a large pot, bring vegetable stock to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender. Enjoy!! (I thought the soup tasted even better the next day!)