German · Soup

Lentil vegetable eintopf

Brown lentils, potatoes and root vegetables simmer together into a substantial one-pot meal. Mustard and vinegar are stirred in after cooking, balancing the earthy lentils without slowing their softening.

VeganEasy4 large bowls

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 large bowls. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 250 gDry brown lentils
  • 300 gPotatoes diced
  • 250 gCarrots diced
  • 200 gLeek washed and sliced
  • 100 gCelery diced
  • 25 mlOlive oil
  • 1400 mlWater
  • 1 eachBay leaf
  • 1 tspDried marjoram
  • 1 tspSalt
  • ½ tspBlack pepper
  • 2 tspGluten-free mustard made without milk or soy
  • 20 mlApple cider vinegar

Make it

  1. Sort and rinse the lentils. Heat oil in a large saucepan and soften leek, carrot and celery over medium heat for 7 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, potatoes, water, bay leaf and marjoram. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover loosely.
  3. Cook for 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and potatoes are tender. The mixture should remain thick but spoonable.
  4. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar and serve hot.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: None of the nine major allergens identified in the specified ingredients. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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