Lentil Soup – Linsensuppe　

Atsuko

December 2, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

As autumn and winter arrive, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of hearty lentil soup. Made with nutrient-rich lentils and a classic soup vegetable mix (Suppengrün), this dish is wholesome and satisfying. Lentils, though not common in Japan, are incredibly easy to prepare and offer a fluffy texture when cooked. Packed with ingredients, this soup is a meal in itself. Add sausages for extra richness and a savory touch. Perfect for both vegetable lovers and meat enthusiasts, this cozy soup is just what you need to warm up on a chilly day. Try it and savor the taste of homemade comfort!

Expense

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Preparation

60 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

50 g

Lentils
300 ml

Water
6.25 g

Bouillons
75 g

Potatoes
100 g

Carrots
15 g

Celeriac
15 g

Leek
50 g

Sausages
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
7.5 ml

Vinegar
3.75 g

Butter
Parsley, to taste

Cooking time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

Lentils of 200g
Water of 1.2L
Bouillon of 5 teaspoons
Potatoes of 300g
Carrots of 400g
Celeriac of 50–70g (optional if unavailable)
Leek or Green Onion of 50–70g
Sausages of 200–300g (optional)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Vinegar of 2 tablespoons (e.g., white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar)
Butter of 1 tablespoon
Parsley to taste (for garnish)

*Soup vegetable mix (Suppengrün)

How to make it:

1/ Prepare the lentils:
Wash the lentils and drain well. Place them in a pot with 1.2L of water and simmer for about 20 minutes. Once it begins to boil, add the bouillon.

2/ Prepare the vegetables:
Wash the potatoes, carrots, celeriac, and leeks. Dice them into 1cm cubes. Finely chop the parsley.

3/ Sauté the vegetables:
In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon of butter. Add all the vegetables except for the parsley and sauté until lightly softened.

4/ Cook the soup:
Add the lentil soup to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Simmer over medium heat for another 20 minutes.

5/ Prepare the sausages (optional):
Slice the sausages into rounds and either fry them separately or add them directly to the soup to cook along with the vegetables.

6/ Season the soup:
Adjust the flavor with white wine vinegar (or your choice of vinegar), salt, and pepper to taste.

7/ Serve and enjoy:
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and add the fried sausages if desired. Enjoy your hearty lentil soup!

⭐️The Charm and Joy of Lentil Soup⭐️

⭐️ Berlin in Autumn and Winter, and Lentil Soup
During autumn and winter, lentil soup becomes a staple on the menus of Berlin’s cafes and restaurants. Seeing it served everywhere creates the perfect inspiration to try making it at home. A bowl of warm soup gently warms you up, making it a comforting seasonal tradition.

⭐️ The Inspiration to Start Cooking Soup
When I first moved to Berlin, I often relied on canned soups from the supermarket. But after discovering the ready-to-use soup vegetable mix (Suppengrün), I decided to make my own. Homemade soup is so much more satisfying—give it a try and taste the difference!

⭐️ Lentils and Their Water Absorption
Lentils absorb a lot of water, so adding a bit more than usual is key. The result? A hearty, ingredient-packed soup that feels like a complete meal in a bowl.

⭐️ The Joy of Leftovers
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen and blend. It’s perfect for meal prepping and ensures you have something delicious waiting for you.

⭐️ The Unique Role of Vinegar
What makes this soup stand out is finishing it with a splash of vinegar! The gentle acidity enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients and lightens the richness of the hearty soup. I always use apple cider vinegar, which adds a subtle tang that perfectly complements the dish’s depth.