German Lentil Soup

A hearty and comforting German lentil soup that is perfect for colder days. This soup is rich in flavor and packed with vegetables and lentils, making it both satisfying and nutritious. It’s an easy recipe that can be made in under an hour.

• 1large onion
• 200 ggreen or brown lentils
• 2carrots
• 2 stickscelery
• 2large potatoes
• 1.5 Lvegetable broth
• to tastesalt
• to tastepepper
• optionalthyme or bay leaves
• 1 tbspoil

• 1. Prepare the ingredients

  Wash and peel the vegetables if needed. Chop onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes into small, even pieces. This ensures they cook evenly.

• 2. Sauté the onions

  In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they become translucent. This should take about 5 minutes.

• 3. Add the vegetables

  Add the chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

• 4. Add lentils and broth

  Rinse the lentils under cold water. Add them to the pot along with the vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring it to a boil.

• 5. Simmer the soup

  Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

• 6. Season the soup

  Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings like thyme or bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

• 7. Serve

  Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream.