Lentil Haystacks

1/2 pound dry lentils, sorted and rinsed
(I never actually sort them, but this is what I'm told you are supposed to do so I'm telling you this, too.)
1 package dry Lipton Onion Soup Mix
salt and pepper
4 cups water
1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage
2 cups brown rice, cooked
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 small tomato, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced
Shredded cheddar cheese

I large saucepan, over med-high heat, brown turkey, then add dry lentils, soup mix, and water, bring to boil, mixing well. Cover, reduce heat,and simmer until lentils are cooked, per package directions. Remove sausage, and dice
To Serve:
In bowl, layer brown rice, then lentils, then sausage, then top with onion, tomato, bell pepper, and cheese.