Lentil and Frankfurter Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Lentil and Frankfurter Soup, a cozy, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any season. This one-pot recipe combines tender green or brown lentils with smoky paprika, aromatic veggies, and succulent slices of frankfurters for a deeply satisfying meal. Enhanced with herbs like thyme and bay leaf, the broth is rich and aromatic, while the frankfurters add a savory twist. Ready in under an hour, this comforting soup is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad to create a balanced, delicious meal. Don’t miss out on this protein-packed and budget-friendly recipe that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry green or brown lentils
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 4 sliced into rounds frankfurters
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped, for garnish fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Rinse the lentils under cold water, drain, and add them to the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, and add the bay leaf, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the sliced frankfurters and cook for an additional 5 minutes to warm them through.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 10007 mg | 435% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.1 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 489 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 3444 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
