German Lentil Stew (Linseneintopf)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Brown or green lentils
• about 225 g Smoked sausage
• 1 Onion
• 2 Carrots
• 2 stalks Celery
• 2 Potatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the lentils in a colander.
2. 2Dice the smoked sausage, onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
3. 3In a large pot, combine lentils, smoked sausage, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, and thyme.
4. 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
5. 5Remove the bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Stir in apple cider vinegar.
7. 7Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

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