Lentil Potato Soup

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    174 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Lentil Potato Soup

Make a healthy and hearth lentil and potato soup for a comforting fall meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 Russet potatoes
  • 1 cup French green lentils
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 qt 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
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Instructions

  1. Dice yellow onion, mince garlic and peel and cube the russet potatoes and set to the side. Rinse green lentils, drain and set to the side.
  2. Heat a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium low heat and add the oil, onion and garlic to the pot. Simmer, tossing frequently until the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant - about 3 minutes.
  3. Season onion and garlic with the salt, pepper, and smoke paprika. Toss and continue simmering for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the cubed potatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, and water into the pot. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  5. Test to see that the lentils are soft and cooked through.Turn off heat and stir in the white balsamic. Allow soup to cool slightly and serve with herbs and parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • feel free to use low sodium vegetable broth or stock 
  • you can use other types of potatoes if you prefer
  • freeze soup in airtight containers for up to 3 months
  • Add carrots and celery when sauteeing the onion and garlic for a extra vegetables.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1063mg (44%) Potassium 483mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1063mg 44%
Potassium 483mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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