German Lentils (Linsen mit Spätzle)

Name: German Lentils (Linsen mit Spätzle)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 5 slices thick cut bacon; 1 large yellow onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 carrot; 1 leek; 1 pound dried brown lentils; 7 cups beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; Homemade German Spätzle; or store-bought Spätzle

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
Calories
448 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
German

German Lentils (Linsen mit Spätzle)

Nevaeh Sloan

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The combination of vinegar and just a touch of sugar gives it its famous sweet-sour flavor balance. Coupled with smoky bacon and flavorful veggies, it's served over Spätzle and often with a sausage for a favorite comfort dish throughout southern Germany.

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Ingredients

Servings

5 slices thick cut bacon , diced
1 large yellow onion , finely diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 carrot , finely diced
1 leek , finely chopped, thoroughly rinsed and drained
1 pound dried brown lentils , rinsed and drained (no need to soak)
7 cups beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Homemade German Spätzle
or store-bought Spätzle

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Instructions

Cook the bacon over medium-high heat until done (for best flavor don't drain the bacon grease). Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent 5-7 minutes. Add the butter, carrots and leek and cook for 5 minutes.Add the lentils, broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes. Add the vinegar and parsley and simmer another 3-4 minutes. If too thick for your taste, add a little extra beef broth. Add more salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar to taste.Serve over Spätzle, commonly with a German Saitenwurst or a sausage of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 1659mg (69%) Potassium 1032mg (29%) Fiber 24g (96%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 2215IU (44%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	448kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	1659mg	69%
Potassium	1032mg	22%
Fiber	24g	96%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	2215IU	44%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	82mg	8%
Iron	7mg	39%