German Phrase
Die Linsensuppe lässt sich auch ganz einfach zubereiten.
Meaning
The lentil soup can also be prepared very easily. The sentence emphasizes that the dish does not require special skills or equipment; it’s a straightforward recipe.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are describing a recipe, giving cooking advice, or reassuring someone that a dish is simple to make. It works well in cooking blogs, video tutorials, or casual conversation about meals.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DieLinsensuppelässtsichauchganzeinfachzubereiten
Definite article + noun
‘Die’ is the feminine singular definite article that matches the noun ‘Linsensuppe’ (feminine).
Reflexive verb ‘lassen’
‘lässt sich … zubereiten’ is a passive‑like construction meaning ‘can be prepared’; the verb ‘lassen’ requires the reflexive pronoun ‘sich’ here.
Separable verb ‘zubereiten’
‘zubereiten’ is a separable verb; in the infinitive it stays together, but in finite forms the prefix ‘zu‑’ moves to the end (e.g., ‘bereitet zu’).
Adverb placement
Adverbs such as ‘auch’, ‘ganz’ and ‘einfach’ are placed before the infinitive ‘zubereiten’ to modify the whole action.
Modal‑like meaning
The construction ‘lässt sich …’ expresses possibility or ease, similar to English ‘can be …’ or ‘is easy to …’.
🗨In Conversation
Wie kann ich die Linsensuppe schnell machen?
How can I make the lentil soup quickly?
Die Linsensuppe lässt sich auch ganz einfach zubereiten.
The lentil soup can also be prepared very easily.
✕Common Mistakes
Die Linsensuppe ist auch ganz einfach zu bereiten.
‘ist’ would turn the sentence into a static description (‘The lentil soup is also…’) and loses the sense of possibility.
Die Linsensuppe lässt auch ganz einfach zubereiten.
Omitting the reflexive pronoun makes the construction ungrammatical; ‘lässt’ needs ‘sich’ to convey the passive‑like meaning.
Die Linsensuppe lässt sich zubereiten ganz einfach.
Placing ‘ganz einfach’ after the infinitive breaks the normal adverb order.
↔Alternatives
Man kann die Linsensuppe leicht zubereiten.
One can prepare the lentil soup easily.
Die Linsensuppe ist ganz einfach zu kochen.
The lentil soup is very easy to cook.
Die Linsensuppe lässt sich im Handumdrehen zubereiten.
The lentil soup can be prepared in no time.
Cultural Tip
Linsensuppe is a staple in many German regions, especially in the north where it’s often served with sausages or potatoes. In Germany, soups are typically eaten as a first course (Vorspeise) or as a hearty main dish in winter. When talking about cooking, Germans appreciate clear, step‑by‑step instructions, so using ‘lässt sich … einfach zubereiten’ signals that the recipe is beginner‑friendly.