Linsensuppe (Lentils Soup) served with Turkey Sausages

Linsensuppe is a traditional german main dish and normally pork belly is added to the soup.  Since pork is prohibited in our home, I serve it with turkey sausages.  This healthy and delicious recipe was handed down to me by my mother-in-law.

Ingredients (serves 4 persons):
250 g lentils (Tellerlinsen)
2 medium-size carrots, to be washed, peeled and cut into cubes
1 small celery root, to be washed, peeled and cut into cubes
1 leek, to be washed and cut into cubes
3 big potatoes, to be peeled and cut into cubes
1 clove garlic, to be peeled and crushed
1 litre water
beef stock cube (for 1 litre liquid)
salt and pepper to taste
4 turkey sausages
some chopped parsley

Method:
In a medium-size pot, add lentils, carrots, celery, potatoes, leek, crushed garlic and water.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat and cover.  Let it simmer for about 45 minutes.  More water may be added if necessary.

Add beef stock cube and check seasonings.  Add turkey sausages and a little chopped parsley to soup and bring to a light boil.

Serve sprinkled with some chopped parsley.

Bon Appetit!