Yummy, Kale and Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

Good evening!  Its a quiet night at our house, which is a rare thing.  Ive been craving green stuff, and I wanted to cook with some kale. It's been super chilly out and so soup sounded so good!! I guessed at this and it turned out so good, and clean tasting. I added some mushrooms and white potatoes. I made it in the crock pot, just threw it all together and went on with my day! Here ya go!!

Kale and Lentil Soup with Smoked Sausage

You will need:
1 cup lentils
2 cups sliced mushrooms
5 small, white potatoes, quartered
2 cups beef broth
1 bunch kale
fresh or dry thyme (1 tsp)
s/p
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lb smoked sausage, cut up
3 cups water

Directions:
Wash and separate kale. Cut down stalk and then rotate to cut into strips. Make sure it is bite size. Add lentils, kale, sliced mushrooms, potatoes and seasonings to crock pot or stock pot. Add broth and water. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. During last hour of cooking add sausage. Serve with crusty bread. Enjoy!!