Description
A hearty and comforting German Lentil Soup made with brown lentils, carrots, potatoes, celery, and aromatic herbs simmered in a rich vegetable broth. Thick, nourishing, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the rinsed lentils, diced potatoes, bay leaf, and dried thyme.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, mash a small portion of the lentils before serving.
- If the soup becomes too thick, add a splash of water or extra broth.
- The flavor deepens after resting, making it perfect for next-day leftovers.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: German lentil soup, hearty lentil soup, traditional lentil soup, vegetable lentil soup, comforting soup recipe