German · dinner
60m
Total time
2
Servings
—
kcal
easy
Difficulty
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FAQ · Things people ask
Brown lentils hold their shape best in long-simmered stews. Green lentils work but cook slightly faster. Red lentils will break down completely and turn this into a thick soup rather than a chunky stew.
Any precooked smoked sausage works—kielbasa, knockwurst, or even a good-quality hot dog. You're just heating them through, not cooking them, so avoid raw sausages that need longer cooking times.
Not if you're using standard brown lentils—they'll cook fine in the stew. Soaking cuts about 10 minutes off the cooking time and can make them easier to digest, but it's optional.
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