German Lentil and Sausage Soup
German lentil and sausage soup is a rustic, stick-to-your-ribs meal inspired by traditional Linsensuppe. Earthy lentils, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and hearty vegetables simmer together into a thick, savory soup full of deep, comforting flavor. It’s filling, wholesome, and easy to make in one pot, with leftovers that taste even better the next day. Serve it with a thick slice of garlic bread for soaking up every last spoonful on a cold evening.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry lentils
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced; or Lil Smokies
- 1 onion finely chopped; or onion powder (amount not specified)
- 2 ribs celery sliced; or celery salt (amount not specified)
- 3 small or medium carrots sliced or shredded
- 2 15-ounce cans diced tomatoes or 1 quart diced tomatoes
- 1 large potato peeled and diced
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the lentils.
- Bring the lentils, broth, sausage, bay leaf, salt, thyme, and black pepper to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour. If using onion powder or celery salt instead of the fresh vegetables, add them with the seasonings.
- Add the onion, celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, and potato. Continue cooking until the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir in the white vinegar. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1148mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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