Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound dried brown lentils (picked over, rinsed & drained)
  • 10 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 1 pound grated carrots (or less, depending on your preference)
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoon dried parsley (OR 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 to 2 cups diced kielbasa sausage (OR ham)
  • Apple cider vinegar for serving (optional)

Instruction

  • Place lentils in slow cooker. Add chicken stock, carrots, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, parsley, garlic powder, celery salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in sausage.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until lentils are tender.
  • Before serving, remove bay leaf and stir in 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, if desired.