Traditional German Lentil Soup (Linsensuppe)

Step 1

Place a medium or a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the bacon and cook until they turn brown and crunchy on the edges.

Step 3

Adjust heat to medium and add the onion --- keep cooking until it turns soft.

Step 4

Sprinkle and mix the flour; then, cook for a few minutes.

Step 5

Add the drained lentils and combine them with the rest of the ingredients.

Step 6

Pour the stock, a bit of vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Step 7

Cover with a lid, adjust heat to medium-high, and bring soup to an 'almost' boil.

Step 8

Lower the heat and let your linsensuppe simmer until the lentils soften.

Step 9

Next, add the potatoes, carrots, and German sausage.

Step 10

Place the lid back and keep simmering until the vegetables are tender --- taste and adjust the seasoning, as desired.

Step 11

Take the pot off the heat.

Step 12

Transfer your German lentil soup into serving bowls and enjoy!