Name: Lentil Stew with Italian Turkey Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided - 4 cups; Onion, finely chopped - 1 medium; Celery, finely chopped - 2 stalks; Hot Italian turkey sausage links - ½ pound; Dry lentils - 2 cups; Tomato sauce - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Hot water, or as needed - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Lentil Stew with Italian Turkey Sausage

1. Reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided 4 cups

2. Onion, finely chopped 1 medium

3. Celery, finely chopped 2 stalks

4. Hot Italian turkey sausage links ½ pound

5. Dry lentils 2 cups

6. Tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can

7. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon

8. Hot water, or as needed ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Lentil Stew with Italian Turkey Sausage

1 . Stage

Combine 2 cups broth, onion, and celery in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

2 . Stage

At the same time, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry sausage links in the hot skillet. Pierce casings with a fork to allow juices to run out and cook in the bottom of the pan. Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate to cool. Slice into thin slices.

3 . Stage

Deglaze the skillet with about 1/4 cup chicken broth. Add the pan drippings to the saucepan, along with any remaining chicken broth, lentils, tomato sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

4 . Stage

Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If more liquid is needed, add water in small increments.

5 . Stage

Add sliced sausage, heat through, and serve.