Description
Lentil Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming you up on chilly evenings or soothing you when you’re under the weather. This hearty soup combines earthy lentils and creamy potatoes, creating a flavorful experience that will transport you back to cozy family dinners. Packed with nutrients and easy to customize, this dish is not only delicious but also a healthy addition to your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cold water until clear. Dice onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in carrots and celery; sweat for about five minutes. Add potatoes and cook until slightly tender.
- Pour in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; add bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a boil then lower heat to simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg