Lentil Potato Soup
A comforting and hearty soup made with tender lentils and soft potatoes, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and lentils.
- Pour in the broth and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider blending some of the soup. This soup is vegan-friendly and can be easily frozen for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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