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• saute one turkey kielbasa sliced 1/4inch thick with
• one medium onion chopped fine
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced

Add

• one pound bag of lentils, rinsed
• 4-5 stalks celery, diced
• 5-6 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp fines herbes or parsley
• 1-2 bay leaves
• one gallon or so of water

Simmer about 30 minutes or until lentils are well-cooked. Add

• one 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• one can beef broth or 1-2 TB Better than Boullion

adjust salt and pepper and seasoning. Simmer uncovered to reduce stock if necessary.