Lentil Soup With Frankfurters Recipes

LINSENSUPPE (GERMAN LENTIL SOUP WITH FRANKFURTER SLICES)

Steps:

• Rinse lentils thoroughly under cold running water (brown lentils don't need to be soaked b4 cooking).
• Heat oil in a lrg pan & gently fry onion for 5 min till soft. Add leek, carrot, celery, bacon & bay leaves.
• Add lentils & water to the pan & slowly bring to a boil. Skim the surface & simmer (half-covered) for 45-50 min or till the lentils are soft.
• Remove piece of bacon, cut into sml cubes (trimming off any excess fat) & return bacon cubes to the pot.
• Add parsley + frankfurter slices & season w/salt & pepper to taste pref. Simmer gently for 2-3 min, remove bay leaves & serve garnished w/the extra parsley.
• PERS NOTE: As I entered this recipe, I found myself wondering how the simmer time of 45-50 min might be adapted to crockpot use. If 1 among you is more practiced in this art, I'd appreciate that info. :-).

GERMAN LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse lentils very well with cold water- pick them over and remove any nasty bits or pieces of stone.
• You can soak them overnight in cold water if you like, then drain before using.
• In a large stockpot, place drained lentils, 6 cups fresh cold water, bouillon cubes, and just half of the diced onion.
• Cook for 1 1/2 hours on medium-low heat, covered.
• Add the potatoes and cook until they are tender- 30-40 minutes approximately.
• In a small pan, melt the butter and saute the remaining onions until browned.
• Add the flour to the onions and stir until combined.
• Add to the soup, stirring constantly to combine.
• Add the vinegar and season with salt& pepper to taste.
• Optional:If you would like to add some meat to the soup, simply have pre-cooked sausages (you can even use German frankfurters if desired) sliced into small rounds and drop them into the pot during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

LENTIL AND FRANKFURTER SOUP

Steps:

• Place the lentils in a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain and return to the pan.
• Chop 7 frankfurters and fry in 1tbsp oil with the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, leek and rosemary until all the vegetables are soft (about 5-10 minutes).
• Add the mixture to the lentils then blend in a food processor, adding a few tablespoons of water to loosen the mixture.
• Pour the soup back into the large pan and add 1-2 cups boiling water and simmer for a minute. Add more water depending on your preferred thickness.
• Finely slice the remaining frankfurters and fry in 1tsp oil.
• Serve the soup with the fried frankfurters on the top.

FRANKFURTER AND LENTIL SOUP

Steps:

• Slice franks 1/4 inch think in pieces. Heat oil in a 4-quart pan and brown franks on all sides.
• Remove an refrigerate until ready to use.
• Put celery, green pepper, carrots, and garlic in same pan. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring. Remove from heat.
• Add beans, beef broth, water, tomatoes (optional), pepper, and bay leaves to pan with vegetables.
• Cover and cook for 2 hours on medium low or until beans are soft.
• Add franks. Remove bay leaves and serve warm.