Lentil Frankfurter Soup

Feed this soup to your young athletes, it is a protein powerhouse. Lentils and frankfurters combine with bacon, onions, celery, carrots, and tomatoes for a stick-to-your ribs supper.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups water
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 2 cups canned tomatoes
• 6 frankfurters, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Saute bacon and onion.

Step 2

Place lentils, bacon, onion, celery, carrots, water or stock, tomatoes, and bay leaf together in a large pot and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 3

Add sliced wieners and salt and pepper to taste, and continue cooking for about 10 minutes.