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German Lentil Soup Recipe
Enjoy a classic German Lentil Soup! It brings together the savory taste of bacon, the distinct flavor of leeks, and a mild vinegar accent for a comforting, traditional meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 814 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 4 oz. sliced bacon roughly chopped
- 1/2 c. diced onion
- 1/2 c. diced leeks white parts only
- 1/2 c. diced celery
- 1/2 c. diced carrots unpeeled
- 1 qt. chicken broth
- 1 1/2 c. brown lentils
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 c. diced raw yellow potatoes unpeeled
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or another heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook the bacon until the fat has rendered into the pot and the bacon is crispy.
- Add the onions, leeks, celery, and carrots to the pot. Sauté for five minutes, or until golden.
- Pour in the broth and scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaves, pepper, and nutmeg. Cook for 30 minutes on medium, covered.
- Add the potatoes and cook for an additional 15 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Stir in the vinegar and sugar, then add salt to taste. Serve with warm bread and butter.
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Notes
- Store the German Lentil Soup in an airtight container in the fridge, where it will stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze, place it in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm it on the stove over medium heat until heated through. Avoid boiling to preserve the texture of the vegetables and lentils. You can also reheat individual servings in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
814kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
88g
(29%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
37825mg
(1576%)
Potassium
1612mg
(46%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
3790IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
375mg
(38%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 814kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 88g | 29% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 37825mg | 1576% |
| Potassium | 1612mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 3790IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 375mg | 38% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.