Lentil and Vegetable Soup
A hearty and nutritious lentil soup filled with vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 200 g brown lentils
- 300 g potatoes, diced
- 100 g carrots, diced
- 100 g celery root, diced
- 100 g leeks, diced
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 500 ml beef broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Dice the carrots, celery, and leeks into small cubes.
- Cut the potatoes into cubes no larger than 5 mm.
- Wash the lentils and let them drain; cook with vegetable broth for 30 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a second pot and sauté the vegetables with the potatoes briefly.
- Deglaze with the beef broth and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils and mix everything well.
- Season with balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Chop parsley or chives finely and garnish the filled bowls.
Notes
This soup is a great option for the beginning of the week after a meat-heavy weekend. For a heartier version, add diced bacon or smoked sausages.
Find it online: https://bestrezepte.com/feine-linsensuppe/