German Lentil Soup
German Lentil Soup brings together tender brown lentils, smoky ham, and classic aromatics for a deeply satisfying bowl. Subtle caraway, a dash of Worcestershire, and a whisper of nutmeg add warmth and complexity, while a touch of heat keeps each spoonful lively. Ideal for a cozy dinner, especially on chilly evenings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in German Lentil Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils into a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, and ham. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, caraway seed, celery salt, parsley, and pepper.
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Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Calories 123.03 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 11.61 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 18.53 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.5 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.64 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 666.03 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 7.17 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 3.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 287.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 9.89 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.97 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
German Lentil Soup is a German dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Celery, and Celery Salt. Each serving provides about 123.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is German Lentil Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is German Lentil Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Celery, Celery Salt, Chicken Stock. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with German Lentil Soup?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make German Lentil Soup?
- About 8 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 123.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is German Lentil Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is German Lentil Soup healthy?
- German Lentil Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 123.03 calories and 11.61 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 666.03 mg (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Celery, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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