This homey, fairly quick and easy dinner is tasty and economical. Lentils are one of the least costly of proteins. One pound costs about $1.25! We made extra so we would have some soup for lunches. All we would need to do is add more chicken stock to make it soupier.

We don’t have a recipe for this other than cut up sone onions, mushrooms, carrots, and celery in similarly sized pieces. Cook the veg until softened. Add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Then pour in your cooking liquid. We used 1.5 cups of lentils so needed 4-5 cups of liquid. Add the liquid and then the lentils, bring to boil, lower to simmer for about 35-40 minutes.

When the lentils have softened add the sausage cut in quarters and the kale. Cook all together for a few minutes and serve.