Woodcutter’S Stew

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 ounces fully cooked Polish sausage

1. In a blender or food processor, process the tomatoes until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/2-in. slices; cut each slice into quarters. In a skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Add to lentil mixture with reserved tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

tomatoes, celery, onion, butter, water, dried lentils, potatoes, carrots, chicken bouillon granules, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, sausage

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/woodcutter-s-stew/ (may not work)