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Notes

I got this recipe from my wonderful aunt.

Ingredients

• 1lb italian sausage
• 1 bag lentils (rinsed)
• 1 bag spinach
• 56oz tomatoes (2 large cans), diced
• 1 onion
• 2 stalks celery, minced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
• 8 cups water
• 5-8 sprigs of cilantro
• season to taste w/ garlic powder, parsley, thyme, basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper

Cooking

1. Cook sausage in a large pot over medium high heat.
2. Add onion and celery, cook until softened.
3. Add garlic, cook until fragrant (30-60 sec).
4. Add lentils, carrot, water, broth, and tomatoes
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour, or until lentils are soft.
6. Finally, add spinach, allow to soften, then serve. Freeze leftovers.