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Red Lentil Potato Soup

This easy Middle Eastern Red Lentil Potato Soup cooks in less than 30 minutes. It’s packed with flavor from garlic, onion, cumin, and paprika, and high in fiber and protein. This is definitely a filling bowl of comfort.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 379 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Armenian

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth (replace with vegetable broth or water for vegetarian option)
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups red lentils picked over and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup medium-grain rice
  • 2 small or 1 large white or yellow (waxy) potato peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped onion, cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the broth and water, raise the heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Then add the lentils, rice, potato, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. When the mixture returns to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick, for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils, rice, and potatoes are all tender. The rice will likely take the longest to cook.
  3. Readjust seasonings as needed and serve.

Notes

  • You can swap out the rice with an equal amount of fine (#1 grade) bulgur wheat if you would like. This is another delicious option, although the soup will no longer be gluten-free if you use bulgur.
  • Reduce the cumin to 1 teaspoon if you would like a less pronounced cumin flavor in your soup.
  • The soup will continue to thicken as it sits and cools. When reheating leftover soup, if it seems thicker than your preference add a small amount of water to thin it out.

Nutrition Information

Calories 379kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 711mg (30%) Potassium 162mg (5%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 379

% Daily Value*

Calories 379kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 711mg 30%
Potassium 162mg 3%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 4g 8%

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