German lentil soup with frankfurt sausages is a highly valued traditional dish in Germany, especially in regions where cold weather calls for comforting and nutritious meals. This recipe, with roots dating back to German peasant cuisine, utilizes accessible and simple ingredients, such as lentils and sausages, which provide protein and a characteristic flavor. In different Latin American countries, this preparation may be known simply as lentil soup with sausages or, in some cases, German-style lentil soup. Its popularity has spread due to German cultural influence in various regions, adapting according to locally available ingredients.
German lentil soup with frankfurter sausages
How to prepare German lentil soup with frankfurt sausages
To begin, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in hot oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.
Then, add water, lentils, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender.
Add the frankfurters and cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and add the vinegar.
Finally, remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
The ingredients needed for this recipe are: onions, lentils, garlic cloves, bay leaf, carrots, salt, celery, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, frankfurters, water, and apple cider vinegar.
Ingredients (12)
- Onions
- Lentils
- Garlic Cloves
- Bay Leaf
- Carrots
- Salt
- Celery
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Canola Oil
- Frankfurter
- Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions (7 steps)
- 1 Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in hot oil in a large pot for 5 minutes
- 2 Add water, lentils, bay leaf, salt, and pepper
- 3 Bring to a boil
- 4 Reduce the heat and cook slowly, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender
- 5 Add the frankfurters and cook for another 10 minutes
- 6 Remove from heat and add the vinegar
- 7 Remove and discard the bay leaf
Nutritional Information
Calories:
261 kcal
Protein:
23%
Carbohydrates:
5%
Fat:
26%
Sugar:
11%
Sodium:
33%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.