LENTIL SOUP

2 Tbs. oil
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups soy sausage or prosage,
2 carrots, chopped cut into cubes
1 cup green lentils
1 onion, chopped
6 cups vegetable stock
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbs. garam masala

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Brown soy sausage or prosage in oil then remove and set aside. Add onion to the pot and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add celery & carrots and sauté until celery is soft. Add lentils and stir for 2 minutes. Next add vegetable stock and garam masala and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Check lentils for doneness, they should be soft but not mushy. Stir in browned soy sausage when lentils are done. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings.