Description
A warm, comforting soup packed with nutrients from lentils, potatoes, and veggies. Simple to make and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the carrots and diced potatoes, cooking for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the lentils, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend a portion of the soup before serving. Customize with additional veggies or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil soup, vegetarian soup, healthy recipes, easy soup, budget-friendly meals