Lentil Potato Soup: A Hearty and Healthy Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Dried thyme and rosemary
- Brown or green lentils
- Vegetable or chicken broth
- Diced tomatoes
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Bay leaf
- Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
- Add rinsed lentils to the pot; stir well. Pour in vegetable broth and add diced tomatoes (undrained) along with cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaf; season with salt, pepper, and stir in lemon juice or apple cider vinegar before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley alongside crusty bread or yogurt.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg