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Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard

Name: Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and sorted; 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 4 frankfurters, sliced; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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.

4.9(380 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 1, 2025

Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Soup Base

For the Lentils

For the Additions

For Seasoning & Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 13.2 g
Carbs: 26 g
Fat: 14 g
Fiber: 6.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1678 kcal
Protein: 79.2 g
Carbs: 156.2 g
Fat: 84.1 g
Fiber: 39.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons olive oil	238	0	0	27	0
1 large onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
2 carrots diced	50	1	12	0.3	3.5
2 celery stalks diced	12	0.6	3	0.2	1.6
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 1/2 cups brown lentils rinsed and sorted	678	49.5	116.3	2.2	31.5
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth	54	4.5	8.4	0.3	0.2
2 bay leaves	0	0	0	0	0
4 frankfurters sliced	560	20	0	52	0
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard	30	1.8	3.6	1.9	0.4
1 teaspoon dried thyme	1	0	0.3	0	0.2
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley	2	0.2	0.3	0.1	0.2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Soup Base

1
Heat olive oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Sauté vegetables
Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
3
Add garlic
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Preparing the Lentils

1
Add lentils and broth
Add rinsed lentils to the pot along with the broth.
Tip: Soak lentils for an hour before cooking to reduce cooking time.
2
Add bay leaves
Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer lentils
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30–40 minutes.
Tip: Remove the bay leaves before serving.

How to Make Hearty German Lentil Soup with Frankfurters and Mustard

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Adding Flavor
Stir in sliced frankfurters, Dijon mustard, and thyme into the soup.
2
Final Simmer
Continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3
Season and Serve
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.