Sausage And Black Lentil Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 52 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 42 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 1 lb hot italian sausage, bulk (can use medium or mild)
• 8 ounces frozen sweet corn
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Recipe

• 1 brown sausage over medium heat with onions and celery breaking them into small pieces.
• 2 pour in the water, add pepper and lentils. stir all the ingredients, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• 3 reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring from time to time to prevent the lentils from sticking or burning. remove lid for the last 1/2 hour while simmering.
• 4 serve in bowls with crusty bread.