Lentil Soup


Course : Lentils
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


3 Cups Raw Lentils -- rinsed (1 bag)

2 Cups Chicken Broth

5 Cups Water

2 Teaspoons Salt -- * see note

2 Teaspoons Garlic -- minced -or-

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 Medium Onion -- chopped

4 Medium Celery Stalks -- chopped

4 medium carrots -- chopped

1 Teaspoon Black Pepper

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 1/2 Tablespoons Molasses -- or brown sugar

1 Tablespoon Wine Vinegar -- (or regular)

1 link Link Polish Sausage (Pre-Cooked) -- cut in small pieces

-----Optional-----

1 1/2 Cups Fresh Tomatoes -- chopped

2 Tablespoons Dry Red Wine
 

Preparation / Directions:


* can use less, especially if broth is salty. Start early (at least 4 hours). Combine all ingredients in a crock pot or large kettle in the order listed. If using a crock pot, set on high power for about three hours, and then turn down to low for the remainder of cooking time. Stir occassionally (every hour or so). If using a kettle, boil everything for about fifteen minutes, and then simmer (lightly) the rest of the time. Stir occassionally --more often than if using a crock pot or lentils may stick to the bottom of the kettle. Cooking time required is about 4 hours total. NOTES: This is one of my husband's variations on lentil soup and one of his favorite things to cook. I have to say it's the best lentil soup I've eaten. It has a uniquely sweet flavor underlying the taste. It makes a large amount so you will have plenty to freeze and serve for another 1-2


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