Lentil Sausage Stew

Definitely not vegetarian!  This was thick and warm and a little spicey, and worth breaking a veggie streak.
I cooked hot Italian sausage meat (split open and remove the casings) and then took them out of the pot.  In the remaining fat I sauteed some onions, then added salt, pepper and thyme.  I added a bunch of sliced carrots and cooked the a couple minutes, but this is probably unnecessary.  Then added in diced potatoes and enough water to cover.  Cook 20 minutes or so, then add lentils.  I used red French and forgot they turn yellow-white.  Cook another half hour or until everything is soft and the stew is thick.  A little balsalmic vinegar and some more salt and pepper to taste.