Linsensuppe Rezept Lentil Recipes

LINSENSUPPE REZEPT (LENTIL RECIPE)

Steps:

• 1. Go through the lentils and discard any debris or shriveled seeds. Rinse, cover with water and soak for two hours.
• 2. Drain the lentils, add fresh water to 1/4-inch above the lentils, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• 3. Mix 1 Tbsp. soft butter with 1 Tbsp. flour until it forms a paste and add it to the lentils. Stir the pot until the Beurre Manie has dissolved and the mixture starts to bubble. (Beurre Manie is like a roux, used to thicken.)
• 4. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft but not falling apart. Add the sugar and the salt and vinegar to taste.
• 5. The lentils should taste sweet-sour. Serve with fried or pickled eggs.
• 6. Note: German cooks prefer the unhulled type of lentils, which require soaking. If all you can find is the hulled variety, you will not need to presoak.

LINSENSUPPE (GERMAN LENTIL SOUP WITH FRANKFURTER SLICES)

Steps:

• Rinse lentils thoroughly under cold running water (brown lentils don't need to be soaked b4 cooking).
• Heat oil in a lrg pan & gently fry onion for 5 min till soft. Add leek, carrot, celery, bacon & bay leaves.
• Add lentils & water to the pan & slowly bring to a boil. Skim the surface & simmer (half-covered) for 45-50 min or till the lentils are soft.
• Remove piece of bacon, cut into sml cubes (trimming off any excess fat) & return bacon cubes to the pot.
• Add parsley + frankfurter slices & season w/salt & pepper to taste pref. Simmer gently for 2-3 min, remove bay leaves & serve garnished w/the extra parsley.
• PERS NOTE: As I entered this recipe, I found myself wondering how the simmer time of 45-50 min might be adapted to crockpot use. If 1 among you is more practiced in this art, I'd appreciate that info. :-).

LINSENEINTOPF - BERLIN-STYLE LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Bring the lentils with 3 cups of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 25 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
• In a soup pot over medium heat, saute the onion and spring onion in canola oil for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the potatoes, carrots and celery and saute 3-4 minutes.
• Add 3 more cups of water and the stock cubes. Cover the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 20-25 minutes, till the lentils and vegetables are completely cooked. Add the final cup of water, if needed to reach desired consistency.
• If preparing the omnivorous version, drop in the sausages, and continue simmering for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in nutmeg, to taste, along with the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lentil stew is usually served with bread or rolls. White vinegar is also offered at the table for those who want a stronger sour flavor in their soup.