Lentil Sausage Stew

==Description== 
This hearty stew is chock-full of protein-packed lentils, vegetables and tasty turkey kielbasa. It's big on flavor but easy on the budget. 
* Patti St. Antoine, Broomfield, Colorado
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* 8 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 pound fully cooked turkey kielbasa, thinly sliced
* 2 medium carrots, sliced
* 2 celery ribs, sliced
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 teaspoons canola oil
* 3 cups water
* 2 medium potatoes, diced
* 1 can (14½ ounces) chicken broth
* 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
* ¾ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground cumin
* ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 
== Directions ==
# In a Dutch oven, cook the kielbasa, carrots, celery, onion and garlic in oil until vegetables are almost tender, about 5 minutes. 
# Stir in the water, potatoes, broth, lentils, salt, cumin and cayenne; bring to a boil. 
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. 
# Add tomatoes and chilies; heat through.
== Nutrition Facts: ==
One serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 268 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 30 mg cholesterol, 1,236 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 20 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Sausage Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Carrot Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Fresh chile pepper Recipes
Category:Budget Friendly Main Dish Recipes