Linsen Suppe (German Lentil Soup) Recipe

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Linsen Suppe (German Lentil Soup)
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Directions:

  1. The night before, wash the lentils and let soak overnight covered in cold water.
  2. Next day, drain the lentils.
  3. In a large dutch oven or soup pot, saute the diced bacon until golden brown.
  4. Add sliced onions and diced carrots and saute until the onions are golden.
  5. Add the lentils, water, sliced celery, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves.
  6. With a grater, grate the peeled potato into the lentil mixture.
  7. Add the ham bone.
  8. Simmer, covered, for about 3 hours. The lentils should be tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaves and ham bone. Cut all bits of meat from the ham bone and return the meat to the soup.
  10. To serve at once, add the lemon juice and enjoy!
  11. To serve the next day, refrigerate soup adn then add the lemon juice and reheat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 243.4 Kcal (1019 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.34g 8%
Cholesterol 13.01mg 4%
Sodium 810mg 34%
Potassium 623.37mg 13%
Total Carbs 33.14g 11%
Sugars 2.93g 12%
Dietary Fiber 15.37g 61%
Protein 15.96g 32%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 63.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.61 Kcal (329 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.72g 8%
Cholesterol 4.2mg 4%
Sodium 261.58mg 34%
Potassium 201.31mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.7g 11%
Sugars 0.95g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.96g 61%
Protein 5.15g 32%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 1.3mg 22%
Calcium 20.6mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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