Description
Hearty “Lentil Potato Soup” brings comfort from Mediterranean kitchens, warming souls with rich, earthy flavors. Wholesome ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a nourishing bowl you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces/411 grams) can diced tomatoes, undrained
Vegetable Base:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Crumbled feta cheese or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic base by warming olive oil in a substantial cooking vessel over medium flame. Introduce diced onions, julienned carrots, and chopped celery, allowing them to soften and release their flavors for approximately 5 minutes. Incorporate minced garlic and continue sautéing for an additional minute to enhance the fragrance.
- Integrate cubed potatoes, rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes into the vegetable mixture. Season with dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently bring the liquid to a gentle bubbling state, then reduce heat to low, covering the pot to create a steamy environment.
- Allow the soup to gently simmer, periodically stirring to prevent ingredient adherence to the pot’s bottom. Monitor the liquid consistency, adding extra broth if the mixture appears too dense. Cook until lentils reach a creamy texture and potatoes become fork-tender, which typically requires 25-35 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, assess the soup’s consistency and seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. For an elegant finishing touch, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley, crumble tangy feta cheese, or dollop creamy Greek yogurt on top before serving.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting broth quantity for perfect consistency.
- Choose green or brown lentils for firmer texture, red lentils for creamier result.
- Enhance plant-based protein by adding quinoa or tofu during cooking process.
- Make the soup gluten-free by ensuring vegetable broth contains no wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg