Hot Dog Soup

• 1 lb hot dog
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cups carrots, 1/2 inch slices
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 6 cups water
• 2 (13 3/4 ounce) cans chicken stock
• 1 lb lentils, canned, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped

1. The kids can help to slice up the hot dogs into 1 inch pieces by using plastic knives.
2. Start with a large soup pot. Saute the hot dogs in the oil until they are browned. Remove the hot dogs & refrigerate. Next, saute the onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the water, stock, lentils, salt, pepper, and basil. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Adjust the seasonings and add the hot dogs back in to warm them through. Serves 8 to 10.

hot dog, vegetable oil, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, water, chicken stock, lentils, salt, pepper, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-dog-soup-342503 (may not work)