Smoked Sausage & Lentil Gumbo

Directions

In a 5 to 7 quart pan, over medium heat, cook sausage, stirring until brown.

Spoon from pan; reserve.

Add oil to drippings in pan to make ⅓ cup fat.

Add flour; stir until mixture is red brown, about 10 minutes.

Add celery, garlic, onion, and carrots; cook, stirring, until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Add reserved sausage, chicken broth, lentils, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and cayenne.

Bring to boiling over high heat; reduce to simmer, cover and cook until lentils are soft when pressed, about 40 minutes.