Description
Hearty Lentil Potato Soup is a comforting dish that combines earthy lentils with creamy potatoes, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Green lentils: 1 cup, rinsed and drained
- Potatoes: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Carrots: 2 medium, peeled and diced
- Celery: 2 stalks, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Vegetable broth: 6 cups
- Thyme: 1 teaspoon, dried (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
- Bay leaves: 2
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for sautéing)
- Fresh parsley: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the potatoes and carrots, chopping the onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 30-35 minutes.
- Blend a portion of the soup for creaminess if desired.
- Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Green lentils hold their shape well; avoid red or yellow lentils for this recipe.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices.
- This soup can be frozen for up to three months.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Soup, Potato Soup, Vegan Soup, Comfort Food