Lentil Red Potato Soup

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Try this delicious soup full of fiber, protein, and potassium. 

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Onion (diced)
  • 1 Carrot (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 1/4 cup Lentils
  • 6-8 Red Potatoes (cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 4-5 cup Water
Instructions
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, to prevent burning.

  2. 2

    Add in the tomato paste and lentils. Cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes. Pour 4 cups of water on top. Add salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25-35 minutes, until the lentils are cooked and potatoes are tender.

  3. 3

    Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 372kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 870mg37%
Potassium 2119mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 75g25%
Dietary Fiber 8g32%
Sugars 7g
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin C 56.99 mg
Calcium 8 mg
Iron 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $0.68

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

Keywords: lentils, red potato, garlic, onion, carrot
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