German Lentil Soup

German Lentil Soup
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    8 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    8 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    372

A hearty and comforting lentil soup, reminiscent of classic German flavors. Perfect for a chilly evening, this soup is packed with savory ham, aromatic vegetables, and a subtle hint of spice. It's even better the next day!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    10 mg
  • Fiber
    16 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    608 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 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. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. (Cook time: 8-10 hours)

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03 Step

Recipe View Remove bay leaf before serving. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, omit the ham and use vegetable stock.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to your preference.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added flavor.
This soup freezes beautifully, making it a great make-ahead meal.
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can simmer the soup on the stovetop for about 2 hours, or until the lentils are tender.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 124 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Alverta Schmitt

    I added a little smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor, and it was amazing.

  • Zachariah Kiehn

    I omitted the ham for a vegetarian version, and it was still fantastic.

  • Kian Schuster

    I made this in my slow cooker and it was so easy. My family loved it!

  • Kay Schamberger

    Definitely a keeper recipe! I'll be making this again and again.

  • Elbert Klein

    This soup is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced.

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