Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
This hearty and comforting Lentil Potato Soup is a wholesome dish that is perfect for chilly days. Packed with protein and nutrients, it’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups lentils (green, red split, or black)
- 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
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, and lentils. Cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes. Pour in 4 cups of water. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Cook soup: Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25-35 minutes until lentils are cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- This soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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