Rustic Lentil Potato Soup

Name: Rustic Lentil Potato Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 medium bowls
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion; 1 large carrot; 6 oz. mushrooms; 1 medium potato; 3-4 cloves garlic; 5 cups vegetable broth; 2 Tbsp. tamari; 1 cup green/brown lentils; 1 cup fresh baby spinach; 1 tsp. dried parsley; 3/4 tsp. dried thyme; salt to taste

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
5 medium bowls
Calories
180 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Rustic Lentil Potato Soup

Clara Sanders

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A satisfying Lentil Potato Soup with mushrooms and herbs. The rich, savory flavors remind me of a vegan version of classic beef stew!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 yellow onion
1 large carrot
6 oz. mushrooms (I use cremini)
1 medium potato (about 1.5 cups diced)
3-4 cloves garlic
5 cups vegetable broth (or 4 cups broth + 1 cup water)
2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
1 cup green/brown lentils (uncooked)
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tsp. dried parsley
3/4 tsp. dried thyme
salt to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the vegetables: Dice onion and carrot. Mince garlic. Slice mushrooms. Dice potatoes into about 3/4″ chunks.
In a stockpot over medium-high heat, sauté onion for 5 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil-sauté method.)
Add potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and dried thyme & parsley. Stir and sauté 3-4 more minutes.
Add garlic. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
Add broth and tamari. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add lentils (rinsed). Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Add more broth/water if desired.
Stir in roughly chopped spinach during the last couple minutes of cooking. Salt/pepper to taste or add more tamari.

Notes

Herbs: Don't have dried thyme or parsley? Dried basil & oregano work very well too. (Also feel free to add a bay leaf while the soup simmers and remove before serving.)
Thickness: I enjoy dense soup. But if you prefer yours thinner and more brothy, simply decrease the lentils (to about 2/3 cup) or increase the broth.
For gluten-free: Use tamari.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Potassium 630mg (18%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3142IU (63%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5medium bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	180kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Potassium	630mg	13%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	3142IU	63%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	56mg	6%
Iron	4mg	22%