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Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

This hearty, wholesome stew packs plenty of spicy sausage and veggies for a great cold-weather meal. One bowlful is never enough—unless it’s a very large bowl that’s filled to the brim!

—JAN VALDEZ CHICAGO, IL



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 8 HOURS • MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

3 fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover; cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.