– 2 tbsp vegetable oil
– 3 cloves garlic — minced
– 1/4 cup diced onion
– 1 carrot, large — 3 - 4 oz
– 2 tbsp tomato paste
– 1/4 cup tomato sauce — optional
– 1 1/4 cups lentils — I used a mix of green, red split and black lentils, but green only work great.
– 12 oz potatoes — cut into bite sized pieces
– 2 tsp salt
– 1/4 tsp black pepper
– 1/4 tsp thyme
– 1/2 tsp oregano
– 4-5 cups water
1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, to prevent burning.
3. 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.
Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe – quick and simple to make, chunky, hearty and comforting meal, perfect for the cold weather. Nutritious lentils, rich in protein and fiber, combined with potatoes for a healthy and flavorful soup.