Ingredients for - Lentil Stew with Smoked Sausage

1. Water 4 cups
2. Tomato juice 3 cups
3. Dried lentils, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups
4. Beer 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
5. Chopped onion ½ cup
6. Carrot, chopped 1 medium
7. Dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon
8. Dried rosemary, crushed ½ teaspoon
9. Garlic powder ¼ teaspoon
10. Ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
11. Bay leaf 1
12. Sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium
13. Smoked bratwurst, cut into chunks 12 ounces

How to cook deliciously - Lentil Stew with Smoked Sausage

1 . Stage

Combine water, tomato juice, lentils, beer, onion, carrot, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, pepper, and bay leaf in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil.

2 . Stage

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet potatoes and sausage. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.