Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
A simple and delicious Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe packed with flavor and nutrition.
Equipment
- large pot
- dutch oven
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 large carrot, 3 – 4 oz
Liquids
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- ¼ cup tomato sauce optional
- 4-5 cups water or vegetable stock
Lentils and Potatoes
- 1 ¼ cups lentils, brown or green
- 12 oz potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
Instructions
Cooking 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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