Slow-Cooker Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 3 1/2-inch fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links (3 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 1 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1 1 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 1 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 2 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until lentils are tender.
Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew in Healthy Cooking
October/November 2011, p33