German Lentil Soup Recipe
Ingredients
| Lentils | 1 Pound | |
| Cold water | 2 Quart | |
| Beef bone | 1 | |
| Onions | 2 Medium, diced | |
| Carrots | 2 Medium, diced | |
| Celery | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), diced | |
| Potato | 1 Medium, peeled and grated | |
| Bay leaves | 2 | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Dried thyme | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 2361 Calories from Fat 303
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34 g52.4%
Saturated Fat 11.9 g59.7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 116.4 mg38.8%
Sodium 967.6 mg40.3%
Total Carbohydrates 360 g120%
Dietary Fiber 154.6 g618.5%
Sugars 35.3 g
Protein 155 g309.8%
Vitamin A 420.2% Vitamin C 166.2%
Calcium 53.2% Iron 227%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Add the beef bone, vegetables, bay leaves, salt, thyme and pepper.
Place over medium heat and bring gently to a boil; lower heat and simmer until lentils and vegetables are soft.
Remove beef bone and bay leaves from soup.
Skim off excess fat from soup and remove meat from beef bone.
Add diced meat to soup and correct seasonings.
Slowly stir in 2 teaspoons lemon juice and serve immediately.
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