Sausage bean stew

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4cupsChicken broth
3cansBeans -- 16 oz each
(kidney, butter, pinto or
Black eye peas -- rinsed and
Drained
3mediumsCarrot -- diced
3cupsCelery ribs -- diced
1poundsSausage links -- smoked cut
½In
1largeOnion -- chopped
½cupPearled barley
½cupDried lentils
1teaspoonHot pepper sauce
1cupFresh spinach -- chopped

Directions

In a 4 qt. dutch oven, place all ingredients except spinach. Cover and cook over med. heat for 45 to 60 min. or until the barley and lentils are tender. Stir in spinach and heat through. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe By : Country Woman