Name: Lentil Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed; 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 6 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Lentil Potato Soup

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Lentil Potato Soup recipe that warms your soul and boosts health with every spoonful Perfect for cozy nourishing meals

Author: molly
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Soup
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed

2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

6 cups vegetable broth or water

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Rinse your lentils really well under cold water. Dice the potatoes, carrot, celery, and onion ahead, so everything is ready to go. This makes the cooking smooth and stress-free.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for about 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the veggies soften and the onions become translucent, releasing sweetness.

Add minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir for about one minute until fragrant.

Pour in rinsed lentils, diced potatoes, and the vegetable broth. Add the bay leaf. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.

Let the soup cook gently for 30–35 minutes until lentils start breaking down and potatoes soften but hold their shape.

Remove the bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. If the soup is too thick, add more broth or water. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

A hearty and wholesome lentil potato soup combining creamy potatoes with tender lentils, rich spices, and a hint of earthiness — a comforting soup perfect for chilly days.

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