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German Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe – Oma's Linsensuppe

Here's a lentil soup recipe, aka Linsensuppe, you can put together quickly in the morning and come home to a delicious dinner. (This Oma just loves slow cooker soups!)  

You can make it a vegan soup or add some meat such as smoked sausage. Either way -- delicious!

Servings:

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green or brown lentils
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 2 cups chopped cauliflower and/or cubed potatoes
• 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juice) (optional)
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Wash lentils and pick over and remove any little stones, etc., if necessary.
2. Place everything in slow cooker. 
3. Cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours or until lentils are soft.
4. Check seasonings, adding more salt or pepper as needed.

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