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Eintopf

Eintopf, literally "one pot", is a German stew where vegetables, pulses and meat cook together in a single pot. Very thrifty and filling, it was the Sunday dish of working-class families and remains a winter comfort food.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the lardons in the oil in a large casserole dish until golden.
  2. Add the sliced onions and let them soften for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced carrots, celeriac and potatoes, then stir for 3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the stock, add the bay leaf, then bring to the boil.
  5. Simmer for 25 minutes with the lid on, until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Add the sliced leeks and the drained beans, then cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Season with salt, pepper and vinegar, then serve piping hot with rye bread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the lardons with 1 tbsp sunflower oil and 1 tsp smoked paprika, and use a vegetable stock.

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