GERMAN LENTIL SOUP

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This is a really good lentil soup recipe I created based on the favorite German Lentil Soup which has been served for years at Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee. Serves a small crowd, tastes great the next day, and freezes well. Garnish with croutons.

Provided by CLAIRELLEN

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
3 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup cooked, cubed ham
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
5 drops hot pepper sauce
¼ teaspoon caraway seed
½ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Place lentils in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, and ham. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, caraway seed, celery salt, parsley, and pepper.
Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 607.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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