Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 17 of 19 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 17 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Smoked Sausage | 100g cooked | 301 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lentils | 1/2 cup cooked (99g) | 115 |
| Lard | 1 tbsp (12.8g) | 115 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Parsnip | 1/2 cup (78g) | 55 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Dripping | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried lentils, washed and drained
- 1/4 cup of lard, bacon drippings, or oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 parsnip or parsley root, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- several whole black pepper corns
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large potato, peeled and grated
- 2 large links, or 4 small links smoked sausage, skin pricked with fork
- 2 Tbls. good vinegar
Directions
In a large pot, heat fat and add carrots, root vegetable and onions.
Saute until onions are golden.
Add lentils, water, celery, and seasonings.
Grate the potato into the mixture and add sausage.
Simmer covered 1 hour until lentils and vegetables are tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Add vinegar just before serving and adjust salt.
Serve with a crusty bread and salad.