3 lentil italian sausage escarole Recipes

lentils (11 oz), rinsed well, water, reduced-sodium chicken broth, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage links , cut into 1-inch pieces, onion, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, tomato paste, escarole, chopped (4 cups packed), red-wine vinegar, croutons

extra virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage, casings removed & crumbled, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, rosemary, fresh chopped, brown lentils, rinsed, chicken broth, escarole, coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, to taste