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Linsensuppe (German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters)

40 min Serves 4 ~406 kcal/serving ~£6.20 (£1.55/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 300 g green lentils
  • 4 frankfurters
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 onion
  • 900 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
406 kcal
Protein
25.8 g
Carbohydrate
45.1 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
12.8 g
of which saturates
4.2 g
Fibre
8.8 g
Salt
2.98 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the chopped onion, diced carrots and sliced celery in a large pan for 5 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add the green lentils and beef stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentils are soft.

  3. 3

    Blitz about half the soup with a stick blender for a thicker base, then stir back through.

  4. 4

    Slice the frankfurters and stir into the soup, simmering for 5 minutes until heated through.

  5. 5

    Stir in the red wine vinegar to taste and serve.

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