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Five Ingredient Lentil Soup

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You can add more ingredients to this soup; a cubed potato, a bit of tomato paste, a bay leaf, sauteed bacon, short ribs, or cooked and drained sausage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 9 hours

Total Time: 9 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or thyme leaves

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a 3-4 quart crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours until all ingredients are tender. Season to taste. Serves 4-6

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