Macheesmo Lentils

Ingredients (12)

• 1 pound sausage (I used chorizo, but you could use Italian sausage or kielbasa or even bacon if you were so inclined)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound mushrooms, sliced thick
• 1 pound dried lentils (green or brown)
• 12 ounces spinach, washed and torn into pieces
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leave
• 1/2 Teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 6 Cups liquid (I used 4 cups chicken stock and 2 cups water)