Italian Sausage Lentil Soup
["1 lb. dried lentils", "2 qt. broth or bouillon (chicken)", "1 1/2 c. diced potatoes", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1/2 c. sliced carrots", "1 c. diced celery", "1 lb. Italian sausage, skin removed and sliced"]
["Put", "lentils", "and", "broth", "in", "large kettle.", "Bring to a boil. Cover", "and", "simmer about 15 minutes. Add vegetables and simmer", "20 minutes.", "Add sausage.", "Cover and heat about 10 to 15", "minutes. Season", "with", "salt,", "parsley,", "a pinch of thyme, pinch of basil and a bay leaf, during last 10 minutes.", "Remove bay leaf before serving.", "Makes 3 quarts."]
["dried lentils", "broth", "potatoes", "onion", "carrots", "celery", "Italian sausage"]