Alsatian Lentil Soup With Bratwurst

Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
• 4 bratwursts
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium leeks, trimmed, well washed, and chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• salt
• fresh ground pepper
• 8 cups water
• creme fraiche or sour cream

Recipe

• 1 in a large slow cooker, combine all the ingredients except for the creme fraiche.
• 2 cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the lentils are tender.
• 3 discard the bay leaf.
• 4 remove the bratwurst and cut it into slices.
• 5 stir the slices into the soup; taste for seasoning and adjust.
• 6 serve the soup hot, topping each bowl with a dollop of creme fraiche.