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Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup styled for a cozy and inviting presentation
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Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup for Cozy Comfort and Nutrition

This nourishing lentil and potato soup combines wholesome ingredients and warming spices to create a comforting, healthy meal perfect for chilly days. Packed with veggies and protein, it’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add rinsed lentils, diced potatoes, diced tomatoes with juices, and vegetable broth to the pot.
  5. Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until lentils and potatoes are tender.
  7. If using, stir in fresh spinach or kale and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup before adding spinach or kale. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days and freeze perfectly for up to 3 months.