Description
Indulge in the warmth of our Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe, a delightful blend of hearty lentils and tender potatoes that promises comfort with every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings, this nutritious soup is not only simple to prepare but also brimming with flavor from garlic, fresh herbs, and a medley of vegetables. In under an hour, you can whip up this wholesome dish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Plus, it’s budget-friendly! Serve it as a satisfying main course or a side to elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 large carrot (3 – 4 oz)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups lentils (brown or green)
- 12 oz potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 4–5 cups water or vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup diced onion and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 large diced carrot; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, optional tomato sauce, and 1 1/4 cups lentils; cook for about 1 minute.
- Add 12 ounces of diced potatoes and pour in 4 cups of water or vegetable stock. Season with 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon oregano.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-35 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 689mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg