Lentil Soup

1 lb. Dried Lentils
1/2 lb. Turkey Sausage
4 cans Chicken Broth
1 med. Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 Carrot, finely chopped
4-5 cups water
1/4 cup chopped Parsley
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning                  

1) Put Chicken Broth and water in a large pot.
Add washed Lentils.  Bring to a boil and then
reduce to a simmer.
                                         
2) Saute, Onion and Garlic in Olive Oil until limp.
Add the Sausage, Carrots and Italian Seasoning 
and saute for about 15 min.  Add this mixture to
the Lentils.

3) Let soup simmer for 1 hour and 15 min.  Add 
more water as needed.  Garnish with chopped 
parsley.