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Ingredients
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2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
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3 cups chicken stock
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1 bay leaf
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1 cup chopped carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup cooked, cubed ham
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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5 drops hot pepper sauce
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¼ teaspoon caraway seed
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½ teaspoon celery salt
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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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.
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Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Tips
Stovetop method: Place lentils in a stock pot with chicken stock, bay leaf, ham, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and onion, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add additional water if necessary to keep a soup-like mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
221 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 221 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
Sodium 608mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 16g | 57% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 16g | 32% |
Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
Calcium 53mg | 4% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 644mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.