Description
A comforting bowl of Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup, perfect for chilly evenings, combining earthy lentils and tender potatoes with fragrant herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 2 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the lentils under cold water and chop the potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic, cooking until onions are translucent.
- Add the lentils and potatoes: Stir in the lentils and potatoes, coating them in oil and aromatics.
- Pour in the broth: Add broth ensuring all ingredients are submerged. Bring to a gentle boil then lower to simmer.
- Simmer until tender: Allow to simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the finishing touches: Remove bay leaf and thyme stems, then season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Customize by adding greens like kale or spinach. Great with crusty bread or a garden salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, lentil, vegetarian, comfort food, healthy recipes