INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb
sweet Italian sausage
1
large onion, chopped
1
stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tbsp
chopped garlic
1 16 ounce package
dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup
shredded carrot
8 cups
water
2 14.5 ounce cans
chicken broth
1 28 ounce can
diced tomatoes
1 tbsp
garlic powder
1 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
2
bay leaves
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
1/4 tsp
dried thyme
1/4 tsp
dried basil
1 tbsp
salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 lb
ditalini pasta (optional)