Sausage Bean Stew

4 c. chicken broth
3 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 c. barley
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c. lentils
several drops Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce.
Cook together for about 20 min.
Add:
3 cans (16 oz. each) beans, like kidney, butter, pinto or black eyed peas etc. rinsed and drained. Add 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into slices. Cover and cook till barley and lentils are tender. I often make a double batch and freeze some.

Serves 6-8.