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
Legumes
- 1.5 cups dried green or brown lentils rinsed
- 3 medium potatoes diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
Broth
- 8 cups vegetable broth
Spices
- 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 (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale optional
Garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley for garnish
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.
- Optional: Stir in spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.
Notes
This soup is easy to customize with your favorite greens or spices for added flavor.