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.