Spicy Lentil Soup

I love how easy this one is to make and lentils are a favorite. Good OAMC.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  lb kielbasa or 1  lb andouille sausages or 1  lb Polish sausage, cut into 1 inch thich slices
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 1  cup  chopped carrot
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1  bay leaf
• 2  envelopes  lipton golden  onion soup mix
• 6  cups water
• 2  cups dried lentils, rinsed and picked over for stones
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large souppot, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add in sausage slices; stir/saute until evenly browned.
3. Add in the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; stir/saute for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
4. Add in the cumin seeds, cayenne, bay leaf, and soup mix; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly so spices don't burn.
5. Add in the water, lentils, and pepper; bring mixture to a boil.
6. Lower the heat to med-low; cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils are soft and creamy.
7. Take out bay leaf just before ready to serve.