Keith's Famous Italian Lentil Soup

 Keith has been making this soup for decades.  He started making it when we lived in Naperville, IL when Anna was a baby.  He'd make up a pot of soup in the Crockpot and make bread in the bread maker.  Yum!  The house always smells amazing when he makes it!  

Keith's Famous Italian Lentil Soup

1 large onion, chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

2 carrots, chopped 

2 cloves of garlic, minced

3 bay leaves

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 TBSP Italian seasoning

24 oz water

1 (32 oz) box chicken broth

2 cans whole stewed Italian tomatoes (do not drain), chopped

1 cup dry lentils

1 lb Italian sausage, browned

Combine all in a Crockpot.  Cook on high for 4 hours and low for 4 hours. Remove bay leaves. Serve with homemade bread.