LENTIL & CHICKEN SAUSAGE STEW

Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew image

This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to soak up every last morsel. -Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic exchanges