Hearty Lentil and Potato Soup – Easy Recipes for Cozy Days
This hearty lentil and potato soup is a wholesome bowl of comfort, perfect for chilly evenings and easy to whip up any day.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the diced potatoes, rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, thyme, cumin, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf, ladle into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.