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
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 (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth 
*1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 
*3/4 teaspoon salt 
*1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
*1/8 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.
==Contributed by :== 
* Catsrecipes Y-Group
Category:catsrecipes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Kielbasa Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes