Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe: A Cozy Bowl of Comfort
This Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe is a comforting dish packed with nutrients and flavor, perfect for a cozy meal.
Equipment
- large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 large carrot, 3 – 4 oz
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup tomato sauce optional
- 1 ¼ cups lentils, brown or green
- 12 oz potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 4-5 cups water or vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and carrots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the potatoes and pour in 4 cups of water.
- Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 25 to 35 minutes, until the lentils are tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or spices as desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 15gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
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