Soak lentils in water for a hour.Drain well then stir fry in a little olive oil.
Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Set aside
In a large pot, sauté garlic, celery and onion in butter and
olive oil until tender.
Stir in carrots and potatoes.
Add water, tomato sauce, Rotele, salt, brown rice and lentil mixture.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils and
potatoes are tender (about 30 minutes).
Brown sliced smoked sausage in olive oil add this to other ingredients
simmer for another 20 minutes.