Sausage Lentil Soup

Description
This meaty delicious soup is easy to make and will be remembered until the next time you want to make it again !

Ingredients

 * 1 16-oz. pkg. dry lentils
 * 1 lb. sweet canadian sausage
 * 1 large yellow onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 3 celery stalks, chopped
 * 1 lb. carrots, sliced into small pieces
 * 6 cups chicken broth (or water with enough bouillon cubes to season to taste)
 * Salt, pepper, oregano, thyme and basil to taste
 * Freshly grated parmesan cheese to garnish

Directions
Step 1 Rinse lentils according to package instructions.

Step 2 Brown sausage in a large soup pot and drain well. Add onion, garlic and celery. Cook until onion is tender.

Step 3 Add all other ingredients, except cheese. Cook until lentils are tender, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4 Sprinkle with cheese before serving.