Hearty Lentil Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium carrots, diced
1 small head escarole, coarsely chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
2 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. tomato juice
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried lentils, rinsed and drained
1 lb. turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In 6-quart Dutch oven, saute carrots, escarole, onion and celery in oil for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add chicken broth, tomato juice, lentils, kielbasa and thyme.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat.
Simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste.