German Lentil Soup

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr
• Total Time: 8 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.