Description
A comforting dish that warms you from the inside out, featuring lentils, potatoes, and aromatic vegetables for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils (green or brown)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the lentils, diced potatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30-35 minutes or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor. Cook lentils based on your texture preference and consider freezing for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg