Lentil Soup Linsen Suppe

I grew up on this soup, and still enjoy it today. Great cold weather food, and tastes even better the next day.

Pick over lentils and wash.

Dice bacon , and render in large pot to accommodate all ingredients.

Sautee onions , carrots , and celeriac or celery leaves about 5 minutes.

Add stock on lentils.

Bring to a full boil.

Reduce heat and cook for 1-1 / 2 to 2 hours.

Can also be cooked in a crockpot about 4-5 hours on medium , 6-8 hours on low.

Add sausage or smoked ham cut into bite size pieces.

Optional: melt lard or margarine or butter and caramelize the coarsely chopped onion , individually add to lentils at the table.

Vinegar can be added to personal taste at the table also.

Sourdough bread with caraway seeds is a great accompaniment.

lentils, bacon, carrot, onion, celeriac, beef stock, salt, lard, smoked sausage, vinegar