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GERMAN LENTIL SOUP

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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.

Provided by CLAIRELLEN

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 607.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

PERFECT LENTILS

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Lentils don't require soaking like other dried legumes, making them ideal for an easy weeknight meal or pantry cleanout dish. The key to tender and intact (not mushy) lentils is to cook them at a gentle simmer -- and resist the urge to stir! The following method works equally well for green, French Le Puy, brown or beluga lentils. But it's not a good match for red and yellow lentils, which usually come split and cook faster.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup green, French Le Puy, brown or beluga lentils, rinsed and picked over
1/2 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

Steps:

Place the lentils, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a medium saucepan and cover with about 3 inches of cold water (see Cook's Note). Bring to a medium boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and very gently simmer, uncovered, until the lentils are tender, about 22 to 26 minutes. Discard the onion, garlic and bay leaf and then drain the lentils. Season with salt and pepper and serve as a simple side dish. Or refrigerate them unseasoned to keep on hand for topping salads or folding into rice for an easy pilaf.
Serving Suggestion:
Cook 1/3 cup each of small-diced carrots, celery and onions in 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Gently fold the vegetables into the cooked lentils along with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and 2 teaspoons kosher salt.

LENTIL SALAD

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This is out of the 2005 edition KCTS Chefs cookbook. It was sent in by owner and executive Chef Alison Hero from the Silverwater Cafe in Port Townsend , Washington. Cooking time does not include refrigerated time.

Provided by teresas

Categories Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups lentils (green or brown)
3 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

Place lentils and water in a small pot and cover.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Drain and rinse with cool water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Add lentils when completely cool and mix.
Let sit, refrigerated, for 2 hours or more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 1096.9, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.2