German•budget
Oma's Red Lentil Soup Recipe – Rote Linsensuppe
A flavorful red lentil soup recipe that combines great taste, great nutrition, and low cost of a traditional German soup.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 package (1 pound) red lentils, rinsed
- 8 cups water
- 2 - 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 1 onion, large dice
- 2 carrots, large dice
- 1 - 2 stalks celery, large dice
- 2 - 3 raw potatoes, large dice
- 1 pound (approx.) meat (such as smoked meat, kielbasa, sausage, ham, or wieners)
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- 1
Put rinsed lentils in large stock pot. Add water, bouillon cubes, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and meat.
- 2
Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Season to taste.