~ lentil, rice & bean stewp w/ andouille

Ingredients For ~ lentil, rice & bean stewp w/ andouille

• 6 oz

  spicy andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 c

  chopped onion
• 3/4 c

  thin sliced carrots
• 3/4 c

  thin sliced celery
• 1- 15 oz

  stewed tomatoes and juice, rough chopped
• 1 pkg

  uncle bens long grain & wild rice w/ 23 herb and seasoning...add 1/2 of the seasoning packet
• 1 -15 oz

  drained white beans - great northern is what i used
• 1 tsp

  each - italian seasoning, chicken bouillon paste
• 1

  bay leaf
• 3 clove

  garlic, minced
• 1/2 c

  lentils, dry
• 2 1/2 c

  chicken stock
• 3 1/2 c

  water, more if needed
• 1 Tbsp

  balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 c

  dried parsley