I’ve been having fun with my new (old) crock pot.
For the lentil soup I threw everything in without browning. If one wants a richer soup saute or brown the meat and veggies a bit. This one came out very well without doing so. I simply cut up and threw all the below ingredients into the pot and turned it on high. I cooked it for the afternoon. If you want to do it overnight the low setting would be fine as well.
The sausages were highly flavored and spiced so the flavor of the soup was greatly influenced by them. Think about what sort of sausage you’re using and adjust the flavors accordingly.
Ingredients
1 lb bison sausage (any sausage of your choice is fine)
2 cups dry lentils
water to fill the pot after all ingredients added
whole bunch of celery sliced
1 large onion diced
3 carrots sliced
5 cloves garlic diced
1 cup red wine
3 bay leaves
1 tbls celery seed
2 tbls balsamic vinegar
2 tbls molasses
Salt and pepper to taste (I used red chili flakes)
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#1 by Erica - November 21st, 2009 at 08:15
I love my crock pot and lentils! This is a delicious recipe. I have to try bison sausages soon
#2 by Wandering Coyote - November 21st, 2009 at 12:00
Beautiful!
#3 by Joanne - November 22nd, 2009 at 11:08
I am so glad you are loving the crockpot! it has to be one of my favorite investments ever. I have never had bison but I really want to since I hear it is so much better for you than beef. Sounds like a great soup.
#4 by monicajane - November 22nd, 2009 at 11:11
thanks everyone…Joanne, bison is great…the reason it’s better for you at least in one instance is because it tends to be grass fed..I think also its being less domesticated and manipulated genetically is also a factor. BUT, if you can get grass fed beef that helps some as well, if you can’t find bison.
the grass feeding changes the fat content. Not as much saturated and more omega 3s
nice to see all of you! thanks for the encouragement.