Description
A comforting and filling soup made with lentils, potatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 2 medium potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Chop your onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in carrots and celery; sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Add lentils and diced potatoes to the pot and stir gently.
- Pour in the broth to cover the ingredients. Optionally, add a splash of white wine.
- Incorporate thyme, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes, until lentils are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Optionally, blend a portion for a creamier texture.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
Notes
Lentils absorb liquid; add more broth if needed. Optionally enhance flavor with smoked paprika or cumin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, lentil recipe, vegetarian, healthy, comfort food