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Easy Lentil Potato Soup

Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe
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Warm your soul with this Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe, a delightful blend of hearty lentils and tender potatoes simmered to perfection. This nourishing dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it ideal for cozy family dinners or a comforting solo meal. With the aromatic notes of garlic and onion mingling in your kitchen, each spoonful promises to be a hug for your taste buds. Perfectly balanced with spices and vegetables, this soup embodies the essence of home-cooked comfort food. Enjoy it fresh or save some for later; it’s a meal that keeps giving warmth on chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 large carrot (3 – 4 oz)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups lentils (brown or green)
  • 12 oz potatoes (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 4–5 cups water or vegetable stock

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions for one minute, then add garlic and carrots; cook until fragrant.
  2. Stir in tomato paste and optional tomato sauce; cook for one minute.
  3. Add lentils, followed by potatoes. Pour in hot vegetable stock or water and season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 25 to 35 minutes until lentils and potatoes are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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