One-Pot Lentil Soup with Apples and Sausage - The Sausage Project

Ingredients

• olive oil
• large onion, finely chopped
• ribs celery, finely chopped
• carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• Granny Smith apple, diced
• cloves garlic, minced
• thyme leaves
• chicken broth or water
• dried green lentils
• package Melty Cheddar Chicken Sausage, sliced or diced
• apple cider vinegar
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley and sliced chives, for serving (optional)