Name: Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 large carrots (diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 1½ cups dried green or brown lentils (rinsed); 3 medium potatoes (diced); 1 can (14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices); 8 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; Salt and black pepper (to taste); 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional); Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup

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Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup is a wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether you’re warming up on a chilly night or serving friends at a gathering. This comforting vegan soup features nutrient-rich lentils and tender potatoes, all simmered together with aromatic Mediterranean spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Its rich flavors and satisfying texture make it an ideal meal for lunch, dinner, or as a delightful appetizer. Easy to prepare and freezer-friendly, this soup can be customized with your favorite greens, making it a versatile recipe you’ll return to time after time.

Author: Bessie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves 6
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 large carrots (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
1½ cups dried green or brown lentils (rinsed)
3 medium potatoes (diced)
1 can (14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices)
8 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
Stir in rinsed lentils and diced potatoes until combined.
Pour in the canned tomatoes with juices and vegetable broth. Mix in ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for about 30 minutes until lentils are tender. If desired, stir in fresh spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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