Linsensuppe

Name: Linsensuppe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced; 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 5 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 4 Wiener sausages, sliced; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

A traditional German lentil soup simmered with root vegetables, bacon, and sausages. A touch of vinegar balances the rich, savory broth.

65 minEasyServes 4460 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
5 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
4 Wiener sausages, sliced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Heat a pot over medium heat and crisp 4 slices diced thick-cut bacon for 5 minutes.
2

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes.
3

Pour in 5 cups beef broth, then add 1 cup rinsed brown lentils, 2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes, and 1 bay leaf.
4

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
5

Stir in 4 sliced Wiener sausages and heat through until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
6

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, discard bay leaf, and serve.

Questions

How long does Linsensuppe keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Linsensuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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