Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard

Name: Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 2 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 4 frankfurters; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

A classic German comfort soup with hearty lentils, savory frankfurters, and a touch of mustard

This traditional German lentil soup, enhanced with the flavors of smoky frankfurters and tangy mustard, offers a comforting and filling meal that's perfect for a chilly day.

1 h 30 min
6
Easy

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

2 carrots

diced

2 celery stalks

diced

2 cloves garlic

minced

For the Lentils

1 1/2 cups brown lentils

rinsed and sorted

6 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 bay leaves

For the Additions

4 frankfurters

sliced

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried thyme

For Seasoning & Garnish

Salt and pepper

to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Preparing the Soup Base

Heat olive oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté vegetables

Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes.

Add garlic

Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Preparing the Lentils

Add lentils and broth

Add rinsed lentils to the pot along with the broth.

Soak lentils for an hour before cooking to reduce cooking time.

Add bay leaves

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Simmer lentils

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30–40 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Process

Adding Flavor

Stir in sliced frankfurters, Dijon mustard, and thyme into the soup.

Final Simmer

Continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Season and Serve

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Plating & Serving