Lentil and Sausage Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound(s) dry lentils
• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 - small onion, chopped
• 1 - stalk celery, chopped
• 1 clove(s) garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound(s) bulk italian sausage, mild or hot-your preference (or smoked ham)
• 1 (14oz.) can(s) diced tomatoes (optional)
• 2 cup(s) beef or chicken broth (i like beef)
• 2 cup(s) water
• - salt and pepper to taste