GERMAN LENTIL SOUP

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Lentils are one of the easiest beans to cook. This lentil soup is good on a cold winter evening with lots of bread. A friend gave me the original recipe and I changed it up quite a bit to add in some of the things we like in soups. It is a very nutritious dish.

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 oz dry lentils
1 qt water
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp ribs celery, chopped
2 qt chicken or beef stock
1 medium potato, peeled and diced
2 carrots, grated
3 Tbsp white vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 c dry sherry
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Soak the lentils in the water for 2 hours in a large bowl.
  • 2. Put the olive oil in a soup pot and heat over medium heat. Add the onion to the pot and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • 3. Add the lentils and water to the pot along with the celery, sherry, soup stock, potato, carrots, vinegar, and cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Cook over low heat for 3 hours, and serve with Parmesan cheese.

I Io
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This is a great soup to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


lo Marin
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the smoked sausage and the caraway seeds add a nice touch.


Brett Austin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover lentils.


Martins Orjiakor
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


ying 2
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Alaeyah Ashby
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Roshan Das
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful lentil soup. I love the addition of the caraway seeds.


Binodh Majhi
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This soup is so good! I love the smoky flavor from the smoked sausage.


Ridoi Ridoi
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Danica Weber
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


josef stephens
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I've never been a big fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making it again.


wwjd lorna
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a one-pot meal.


Mohammad Mujtaba
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I made this soup for my family last night and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.


Nostorian
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This is my new favorite lentil soup recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the addition of the smoked sausage and the caraway seeds.


MD. NIROB
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so comforting and delicious, especially on a cold winter day.


George Fetzer
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This lentil soup is fantastic! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


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