Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 (21 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
• 1 cup water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 cup dry lentils, rinsed