Lentil Soup With Kielbasa

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 leeks, white and light green part only, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 lb turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 lb lentils
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper

1. Heat the oil in a 6 quart pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, leeks, carrot, celery and garlic and saute until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
3. Add the kielbasa and saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes.
5. Stir in the lentils and mix well.
6. Add the broth and the thyme and stir.
7. Bring to a boil over high heat.
8. Cover and simmer over low heat for 50 minutes.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

olive oil, onion, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, turkey kielbasa, tomatoes, lentils, chicken broth, thyme, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-with-kielbasa-139825 (may not work)