German Lentil Soup

Name: German Lentil Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried lentils; 4 bacon slices (or ham or sausage); 1 chopped leak; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 chopped carrot; 1 can diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups broth; 2 tablespoons vinegar; salt to taste; sour cream

Minutes to Prepare: 20
Minutes to Cook: 100

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup dried lentils4 bacon slices (or ham or sausage)1 chopped leak1/2 cup chopped onion3/4 cup chopped green pepper1 chopped carrot1 can diced tomatoes3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour2 cups broth2 tablespoons vinegarsalt to tastesour cream

Directions

Cook lentils in 5 cups cold water, bring to a boil than simmer for about an hour.

Cook cut up bacon and veggies in frying pan over low heat for about five minutes, then add to cooked lentils.

Melt butter in empty frying pan and add flour, stirring till blended. Stir in broth and vinegar (and salt to taste). Bring to a boil. Pour roux over lentil mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user EUROMCNAIR.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

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