German Lentil Soup by FIVEheartHOME

– 1 to 2 cups cubed smoked/kielbasa sausage (or ham)
– 1 pound dried green or brown lentils (picked over, rinsed & drained)
– 3 cups packed diced/shredded/matchstick carrots (about 10 ounces)
– 3 large cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
– 1/3 cup packed fresh chopped parsley (plus additional for garnish (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley)
– 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
– 1 bay leaf
– 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock (or vegetable broth)
– Apple cider vinegar for serving (optional)

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min