Linsensuppe (German Lentil Soup With Frankfurter Slices) Recipe

Name: Linsensuppe (German Lentil Soup With Frankfurter Slices)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion (finely chopped); 1 leek (finely chopped); 1 carrot (finely diced); 2 celery ribs (chopped); 4 ounces lean bacon; 2 bay leaves; 6 1/4 cups water; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra to garnish); 8 ounces frankfurters (sliced); salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup brown lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 leek (finely chopped)
1 carrot (finely diced)
2 celery ribs (chopped)
4 ounces lean bacon
2 bay leaves
6 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, plus extra to garnish)
8 ounces frankfurters (sliced)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Rinse lentils thoroughly under cold running water (brown lentils don't need to be soaked b4 cooking).
2
Heat oil in a lrg pan & gently fry onion for 5 min till soft. Add leek, carrot, celery, bacon & bay leaves.
3
Add lentils & water to the pan & slowly bring to a boil. Skim the surface & simmer (half-covered) for 45-50 min or till the lentils are soft.
4
Remove piece of bacon, cut into sml cubes (trimming off any excess fat) & return bacon cubes to the pot.
5
Add parsley + frankfurter slices & season w/salt & pepper to taste pref. Simmer gently for 2-3 min, remove bay leaves & serve garnished w/the extra parsley.
6
PERS NOTE: As I entered this recipe, I found myself wondering how the simmer time of 45-50 min might be adapted to crockpot use. If 1 among you is more practiced in this art, I'd appreciate that info. :-).

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown lentils, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion (finely chopped), 1 leek (finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Linsensuppe (German Lentil Soup With Frankfurter Slices) 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.

Linsensuppe (German Lentil Soup With Frankfurter Slices)

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