INGREDIENTS
1 lb
dried brown lentils, picked over, rinsed & drained
10 cups
chicken stock or broth
1 lb
grated carrots (or less, depending on your preference)
2 tbsp
minced garlic
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp
hot pepper sauce
1
bay leaf
2 tbsp
dried parsley (or 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley)
1/2 tsp
garlic powder
1/2 tsp
celery salt
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1
to 2 cups of cubed kielbasa sausage (or ham)
Apple cider vinegar for serving, optional