Alsatian lentil soup

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils, immerse them in a large pot of cold water.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, then drain.

3. 3

   Cover the lentils with water again, add the celery and sliced carrots, the onion pierced with a clove of cinnamon, the bouquet garni, seasoning, and bacon.

4. 4

   Cover, bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes (30 minutes in a pressure cooker).

6. 6

   Add the sausages and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

7. 7

   To serve, remove the bouquet garni, cut the bacon into pieces and slice the sausages.

8. 8

   You can also serve this soup as a purée.

9. 9

   Pass the lentils and vegetables through a blender, adding the cooking liquid to achieve the desired consistency.

10. 10

    Serve in bowls with chunks of bacon and sausages.

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    Possible garnishes: croutons, chervil sprigs.