German Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried lentils
• 3 quarts chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 5 drops hot chili sauce (e.g. Tabasco Sauce)
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 pound diced ham
• croutons

Directions

Rinse and drain lentils; place in a soup pot. Add stock, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, chili sauce, caraway seeds, and celery salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add water as needed, up to 2 quarts, to retain soupy texture.

Stir in carrots, celery, and onion. Cook 15 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with croutons.

Crockpot Method: Put all ingredients in a crockpot. Cook on low for 8 hours.

Makes 6 - 8 servings

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Unknown
Submitted By: Teresa Johnson
techgoddess@att.net
German Lentil Soup