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Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup Recipe

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This Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup is a comforting, nutritious meal made with green or brown lentils, tender potatoes, and a medley of vegetables simmered to perfection with aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is loaded with fiber, protein, and flavor, and can be easily customized with fresh greens for an added nutritional boost.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Legumes & Canned Goods

  • 1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

Liquids & Oils

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 cups vegetable broth

Spices & Seasonings

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
  2. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to let it burn, until you can smell its aroma.
  3. Add Main Ingredients and Spices: Incorporate the rinsed lentils, diced potatoes, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper into the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes become tender and fully cooked.
  5. Add Greens: If desired, stir fresh spinach or kale into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking, allowing the greens to wilt gently.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Notes

  • Rinsing the lentils before cooking helps remove dirt and excess starch.
  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the cooked soup before adding the greens.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth if preferred.
  • Adjust spices according to your taste for heat or smokiness.
  • This soup freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

Keywords: lentil soup, potato soup, vegetarian soup, healthy soup, easy dinner, Mediterranean soup, vegan friendly, vegetable soup

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