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Slow Cooker Lentils and Sausage

Prep Time15 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 15 mins

A hearty slow cooker meal that is easy to make and satisfying to eat, especially on a cold day.

 16 oz Lentils, dry
 5 Bacon, slices cut into 2" pieces
 2 lbs Kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2" pieces
 3 cups Broth, you can use chicken or beef
 3 Carrots, chopped
 1 Celery stalk, diced
 1 Onion, diced
 3 Garlic, cloves crushed
 6 oz Red Wine Vinegarif you have French Mustard, add 4oz
 ¼ tsp Cayenne pepper
 2 Bay Leaves (optional)
 2 tsp Italian Herbs (or a mix of dried Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Oregano)
 Sour Cream (optional)
 Fresh Parsley (optional)
1

Rinse and drain lentils. For best results, soak them overnight.

2

In a Crock Pot/Slow cooker (or Instant Pot with slow cooker function), add all the ingredients and stir.

3

Cover and cook on Low for 3-4 hours if you soaked the lentils overnight. Or cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours for unsoaked lentils.

4

Stir well before serving. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

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