Alsatian Lentil Soup With Bratwurst Recipe

Ingredients for Alsatian Lentil Soup With Bratwurst

• Brown Lentils
• Bratwursts
• Celery Ribs
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• Leeks
• 1 bay leaf
• Fresh Thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• Water
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche

How to Make Alsatian Lentil Soup With Bratwurst

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped carrots, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried thyme and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in 1 cup brown or green lentils, 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 cup chopped potatoes, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
5. While the lentils simmer, remove casings from 1 pound bratwurst and brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Set aside.
6. Once the lentils are cooked, discard the bay leaf. Stir in the browned bratwurst.
7. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup creme fraiche. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, garnished with extra creme fraiche if desired.