Lentil Sausage Stew

Ingredients: 1 bag brown lentils, rinsed thoroughly and drained ½ large white onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, diced 4 large carrots, chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped small 32 oz (1 carton) chicken or vegetable broth ½ bunch bok choy, slice greens and chop whites 1 pkg smoked sausage or kielbasa 1/ 2 can black beans, rinsed thoroughly 1½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cracked blaqck pepper 1 teaspoon hot sauce

In Dutch Oven saute onions, celery and garlic for 3 min. Add sausage and brown for 3 min. Add carrots and stir for 2 min. Add lentils, black beans, broth, spices, salt and pepper, hot sauce and bok choy, stir and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 45 min. Add water if necessary if it gets too thick or veggies aren't covered by broth. Garlic bread is the perfect partner!