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Lentil And Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 medium fennel bulb, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 sweet or hot Italian sausage links, sliced
• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 1 cup lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. In a large saucepan cook fennel, carrot, onion, and garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add sausage and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Stir remaining ingredients into saucepan.
4. Simmer, covered, for 30 to 35 minutes.

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