Such a Lentil Soup

Alright, this is my go-to soup recipe when I'm not only broke, but on a short time schedule.  The original recipe is from a friend, but as usual, I've put my fingerprints all over it.  I did prepare it on the stove, then transferred it to a crock pot for service on Shabbat.

Simple Lentil Soup

Saute together in soup pot:

3 T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
3 lg carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced

when veggies are soft, add:

1-1/2 cups regular, everyday brown lentils
8 cups veggie broth
1 t salt

Simmer 45 minutes to an hour, or until lentils are soft.

That's it.  And, it's good just like that.  But, yesterday I also added:

1 pkg turkey (polish) sausage, diced
1 can Rotel (I used original, mild)
fresh ground pepper
2 T my special herb mix

As soon as I added the herbs, the smell of it made my mouth water!  Into the crock pot the soup went and will be on low/warm until we are ready to eat.