Italian Sausage Lentil Soup

This delightful sausage lentil soup is a close resemblance to Carrabba's lentil soup.

Ingredients

• 2 cups lentils
• 8 links italian sausage
• 2/3 cup zucchini
• 10 large carrots
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups canned red tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp basil
• 1 1/2 tsps thyme
• 1 tsp leaves oregano
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp red hot chili pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Put chicken broth in large soup pot.
2. Add lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetables, spices (to taste), and cooked hot or sweet Italian sausage.
3. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to low simmer, cook on simmer for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.