Hearty 30-Minute Lentil Potato Soup for Cozy Nights
A hearty and nutritious lentil potato soup that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in lentils, potatoes, cumin, and paprika.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Soak lentils for 30 minutes to reduce cooking time.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.