Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food
A comforting and delicious lentil and potato soup perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the lentils, diced potatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or bay leaf.
- This soup can be blended for a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup, Comfort Food, Soup Recipe