Lentil Soup with Chard and Carrots - Full Belly Farm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
• 2 - 4 links of Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion
• 4 carrots, sliced into half moons
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• kosher salt
• a pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 cup brown lentils
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 - 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups water
• 1 bunch chard, leaves shredded or thinly ribboned