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German Lentil Stew with Spaetzle
Lentil stew with spaetzle, is comfort food at its best. As the national dish of the Swabian region in southern Germany is traditionally served with homemade Spätzle but packaged, dry or fresh, even egg noodles work well. An easy recipe that the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 439 kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g dried brown lentils (I recommend German Berg Lentils or Bernsteinlinsen)
- 3 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped
- 250 g smoked bacon strip
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup dry white or red wine (125 ml)
- 2 cups beef broth (500 ml)
- 1 tablespoon or more mild vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), or more to taste
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- serve with 400 g Spätzle noodles of your choice
Method
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In a large deep skillet, add the lentils, carrots, onions, bay leaves and bacon. Add the wine and broth; stir to combine.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, use this time to prepare the Spätzle, whether fresh or packaged.
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If serving with sausages, add the sausages, either whole or cut into slices and keep the lentils on medium heat. Cook for another 5–10 minutes until the sausages are warmed through. If needed, add a little more water. The consistency should be like a thick stew.
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Stir in the vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaves and bacon strips before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
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