German Red Lentil Soup Recipe

German Red Lentil Soup

• 1 package (1 lb.) red lentils, rinsed
  
• 8 cups water
  
• 2 - 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
  
• 1 onion, large dice
  
• 2 carrots, large dice
  
• 1 - 2 stalks celery, large dice
  
• 2 - 3 raw potatoes, large dice
  
• 1 lb (approx.) meat (see above)
  
• salt, pepper
  

• Put rinsed lentils in large stock pot. Add water, bouillon cubes, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and meat.
  
• Bring to boil. Cover and simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  
• Season to taste.
  

• If soup is too thick, add extra water.
  
• You can adjust the quantities of potatoes, onions, carrots, celery, and onion to your taste.
  
• If you like, add some chopped garlic or garlic powder.
  
• Green (or brown) lentil soup is made the same way - you may need to add extra water. This will also take longer to cook - I usually simmer this for about one hour. Stir occasionally.
  
• Instead of the bouillon cubes, I often just use Vegeta powder to taste, before I season with salt.