Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe - quick and simple to make, chunky, hearty and comforting meal, perfect for the cold weather. Nutritious lentils, rich in protein and fiber, combined with potatoes for a healthy and flavorful soup.
Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 45 mins
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic — minced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 carrot, large — 3 - 4 oz
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce optional
- 1 1/4 cups lentils — I used a mix of green, red split and black lentils, but green only work great.
- 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
Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
INSTRUCTIONS :
- 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, stirring frequently, to prevent burning.
- Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce and lentils. Cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes. Pour 4 cups of water on top. Add salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-35 minutes, until the lentils are cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.
RECIPE NOTES :
- Add up to 1 more cup of water, if you don't want the soup to be too thick.
- Instead for water, you can use vegetable or chicken stock (broth) for more flavor.
- You can add 1 bay leaf if you are a fan of the flavor.
Course: SOUP Cuisine: AMERICAN
NUTRITION INFORMATION :
Calories: 224, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 432mg, Potassium: 691mg, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 12g, Vitamin A: 1755%, Vitamin C: 10.4%, Calcium: 50%, Iron: 5%
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