German Lentil Soup

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This German lentil soup recipe is based on my favorite dish from Karl Ratzsch's in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The recipe serves a small crowd, tastes great the next day, and freezes well. Garnish with croutons.

Submitted by CLAIRELLEN
Updated on February 23, 2023
close up view of German Lentil Soup with carrots and sausage in a bowl, served with buns on a blue plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained

  • 3 cups chicken stock

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cup chopped carrots

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup cooked, cubed ham

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 5 drops hot pepper sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon caraway seed

  • ½ teaspoon celery salt

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place lentils in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, and ham. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, caraway seed, celery salt, parsley, and pepper.

  2. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Tips

Stovetop method: Place lentils in a stock pot with chicken stock, bay leaf, ham, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir in carrots, celery, and onion, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add additional water if necessary to keep a soup-like mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
2g Fat
34g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 608mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 16g 57%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 644mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.