Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Lentil and Potato Soup, an easy-to-make dish that combines earthy lentils, tender potatoes, and aromatic spices in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting soup brings family together and fills your home with delightful aromas. Whether served as a main course or alongside crusty bread, each bowl promises to be a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, and potatoes. Add cumin and paprika; cook until vegetables glisten.
- Pour in rinsed lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30–35 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in lemon juice if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg