Lentil-Sausage Stew

Name: Lentil-Sausage Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups); 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; 2 cups dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed; 2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups); 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

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Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Servings 8

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This stick-to-your-ribs stew with smoked sausage, lentils and sweet potatoes is perfect for chilly weeknights.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated Sep 14, 2015

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cups dried brown lentils, sorted, rinsed
2 cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth (8 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups fresh baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped

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Progresso Broth

Steps

1

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in oil 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. With slotted spoon, remove sausage to bowl; cover to keep warm.
2

Add carrots, onion and sweet potato to drippings in Dutch oven. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost tender. Stir in garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute. Add lentils and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3

Stir in sausage, tomatoes, salt and pepper, breaking up tomatoes. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until wilted.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
Top with shaved Parmesan and serve with rustic-style bread. For those who enjoy a little heat, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

410 Calories, 20g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 40g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 410

Total Fat: 20g; 0%

Saturated Fat: 6g; 0%

Sodium: 1650mg; 0%

Total Carbohydrate: 40g; 0%

Dietary Fiber: 10g; 0%

Protein: 19g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 0%; 0%

Iron: 0%; 0%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Weekly Whisks