Sausage Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 small carrots, finely chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup country-style or regular Dijon mustard