Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup: Comforting Flavor for Every Bowl
A warm and comforting soup that combines lentils and potatoes for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the carrots and potatoes, stirring for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, broth, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Blend partially if a creamier texture is desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding bay leaves during cooking.
- Top with fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup
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