Chorizo and Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 0.8 pound bulk chorizo sausage 
• 5 ribs celery sliced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder 
• 1 cup lentils dried
• 2 cloves garlic sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric dried
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• 5 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups water 

Equipment

• sauce pan

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic, and cook until it turns golden brown, about 45 seconds.
2. Add the chorizo sausage; cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in celery, and cook until the celery softens, about 4 minutes more.
3. Pour off any excess grease from the sausage, then add the lentils and water. Season with turmeric, curry powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 40 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.