Linseneintopf – Berlin-Style Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Linseneintopf – Berlin-Style Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green lentil (uncooked); 6 -7 cups water; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 spring onions, white and greens chopped; 2 potatoes, cubed (small); 2 carrots, diced (again, only peel if desired); 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 -3 vegetable bouillon cubes; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; salt and pepper, to taste; Optional; 4 -8 sausages, precooked (wieners, knackwurst, bockwurst, etc.)

Servings: persons

1 cup green lentil (uncooked)
6 -7 cups water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 spring onions, white and greens chopped
2 potatoes, cubed (small)
2 carrots, diced (again, only peel if desired)
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 -3 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 pinch nutmeg
1 tablespoon white vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional
4 -8 sausages, precooked (wieners, knackwurst, bockwurst, etc.)

1
Bring the lentils with 3 cups of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 25 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
2
In a soup pot over medium heat, saute the onion and spring onion in canola oil for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, carrots and celery and saute 3-4 minutes.
3
Add 3 more cups of water and the stock cubes. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, till the lentils and vegetables are completely cooked. Add the final cup of water, if needed to reach desired consistency.
4
If preparing the omnivorous version, drop in the sausages, and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, to taste, along with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Lentil stew is usually served with bread or rolls. White vinegar is also offered at the table for those who want a stronger sour flavor in their soup.

127

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 green lentil (uncooked), 6 -7 cups water, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Linseneintopf – Berlin-Style Lentil Stew 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.

Linseneintopf – Berlin-Style Lentil Stew

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