Description
Warm and nourishing, this Lentil Potato Soup is a delightful bowl of comfort, rich in earthy flavors and perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Veggies: Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to create the aromatic base.
- 2. Sauté the Base: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped veggies with a pinch of salt for about five minutes until softened.
- 3. Add Lentils and Spices: Stir in rinsed lentils along with cumin and thyme. Cook together for one minute.
- 4. Pour in Broth: Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about thirty minutes until lentils are tender.
- 5. Incorporate Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the pot after the lentils have softened. Cook for another twenty minutes until both ingredients are tender.
- 6. Blend It Up (Optional): For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer half into a regular blender before mixing back in.
- 7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or add greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrients. - Experiment with spices such as smoked paprika for unique flavor variations.