Aunt Bee's Lentil Soup

1 lb Smoked sausage (large link),

-sliced 1 lb Lentils

1/2 c Chopped onion

1/2 c Sliced celery

1/2 c Sliced carrots

1/8 ts Garic salt

2 1/2 ts Salt

1 1/2 ts Oregano

6 oz Can tomato paste

8 c Water

20 oz Can tomatoes

In a large stock pot, combine all of the ingredients except the tomatoes. Cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 12. Submitted by: Tina Muncy - Clarksville, Arkansas Origin: Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Nov/94.