Lentil Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Place lentils and 4 cups of water in 3 quart casserole. Bring to a boil in microwave. Cook two additional minutes.
2. 2
   Let stand covered for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Pour 4 cups water, carrots, potato, onion, celery, and salt into lentil casserole.
4. 4
   Cook, covered, 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir casserole, then add sausage.
6. 6
   Cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are barely tender.
7. 7
   Remove and cool sausage. Melt oleo.
8. 8
   Blend in flour stirring gradually into soup until smooth. Skin, then slice sausages.
9. 9
   Mix into soup mixture.