Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup combining lentils, potatoes, and vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
Lentils
- 1.5 cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
Potatoes
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
Canned Tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
Broth
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp dried rosemary
Seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Greens
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot, then cook diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lentils, potatoes, tomatoes, broth, cumin, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30–40 minutes until tender.
- In the last 5 minutes, stir in spinach or kale if using, until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
This soup is budget-friendly, easy to make, and perfect for meal prep.