Aunt Bea's Lentil Soup
This recipe came from a cookbook that was done years ago. It's a great tasting soup.
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 pound lentils
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
8 cups water
1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes
In a large stock pot combine all ingredients except the tomatoes. Cook for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.