Linsensuppe

Ingredients - Serves 6

• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Potato - 1 large, diced
• Lentils - 1 cup, rinsed
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Celery - 2 stalks, diced
• Carrot - 2 medium, diced
• Onion - 1 large, diced
• Bacon - 4 slices, chopped

Let's Get Started

1. In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
2. Add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rinsed lentils, diced potato, bay leaf, thyme, and vegetable broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree about half of the soup until smooth. This will help thicken the soup while still leaving some texture.
6. Return the crispy bacon to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the linsensuppe hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Soup
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 40g
• Protein: 18g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 6g