Soups 🇩🇪 German

Linsensuppe with Sausages

A hearty brown lentil soup with smoky sausage, a splash of vinegar and plenty of root vegetables.

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  • Time1 hr
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £3.32 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

6 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion, carrots and celery for 8 minutes until soft.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Stir in the tomato purée and marjoram for 1 minute. Add the lentils, potatoes, stock and bay leaves.

  3. 3

    Bring to the boil, then simmer with the lid half on for 35 minutes until the lentils and potatoes are soft.

    35 min
  4. 4

    Add the sliced frankfurters and warm through for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Remove the bay leaves, stir in the vinegar and season to taste. The vinegar is traditional and lifts the whole soup.

  6. 6

    Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread.

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