Hearty Lentil Soup with Frankfurters
A German New Year's tradition
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeThick brown lentils simmered with smoky bacon, root vegetables, and a splash of vinegar, served with Frankfurter sausages.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown lentils
- 4 oz smoked bacon, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cups water or broth
- 4 Frankfurter sausages
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Sauté bacon, onion, carrots, and celery until soft.
- 2
Add lentils, water, and bay leaf. Simmer 35 minutes until tender.
- 3
Add vinegar and sliced sausages. Heat through and season.
