Lentil Soup with Frankfurters Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup with Frankfurters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils, dried quick-cooking; 6 cups water; 2 slices bacon, diced; 1 leeks or 1 green onion, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, stalk, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons unbleached flour; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 4 frankfurters, thickly sliced; 1 tablespoon catsup, tomato; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup lentils, dried quick-cooking
6 cups water
2 slices bacon, diced
1 leeks or 1 green onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, stalk, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1 tablespoon vinegar
4 frankfurters, thickly sliced
1 tablespoon catsup, tomato
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

1
Wash the lentils thoroughly.
2
In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
3
Add the lentils, bacon, leek or green onion, carrot and celery.
4
Simmer, partially covered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
5
Meanwhile in a frypan, saute chopped onion in vegetable oil until soft.
6
Sprinkle flour over onion, and stir.
7
Lower heat, stir constantly, and cook until the flour turns a light brown.
8
DO NOT burn flour.
9
Stir in 1/2 cup of hot lentil soup into the browned flour; beat with a wire whisk until well-blended.
10
Beat in vinegar.
11
Add contents of frypan to lentil pan and stir together.
12
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils are soft.
13
Add the frankfurters and catsup.
14
Cook to heat frankfurters through.
15
Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

233

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lentils, dried quick-cooking, 6 cups water, 2 slices bacon, diced, 1 leeks or 1 green onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup with Frankfurters falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Soup with Frankfurters

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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