German lentil soup recipe

German Lentil Soup recipe

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This German lentil soup recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for cold winter days. Made with tender lentils, aromatic vegetables, and savory spices, it offers a comforting and nutritious meal. The combination of earthy lentils and rich broth creates a deliciously satisfying soup that will warm you up from the inside out. Whether you're a fan of German cuisine or simply looking for a hearty soup recipe, this German lentil soup is sure to be a hit.

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German lentil soup recipe details

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Ingredients

150 g	smoked speck or bacon
250 g	red lentils
3	potatoes
2	onions, diced
1	carrot . diced
½	sellerie root, diced
	salt and pepper, to taste
	vegetable stock cubes
4	Frankfurter/Wiener sausages, optional

Instructions

Dice the onions, carrot, celery root and potatoes. Wash the lentils.

Cut the speck/bacon into small pieces and fry them in a large pot. Add about 2 litres of water, onions, carrot and celery root.

Bring to a boil, add the vegetable stock cubes and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.

Add the lentils and cook everything until almost done. Add the potatoes. When everything is done season the soup with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and if desired add the sausages and let them heat through in the soup.

Serve with rye bread.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a