Lentils with Smoked Sausage and Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 pound smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 pound lentils (about 2 1/3 cups)
  • 1 quart water

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. 2. Add the lentils, water, salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, partially covered, u...

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