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Easy 30-Minute Cozy Lentil Potato Soup

A close-up of a dark bowl filled with hearty Easy Lentil Potato Soup, featuring lentils, diced potatoes, carrots, and celery.
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Make this simple, hearty lentil and potato soup on a busy weeknight for a warm, comforting winter meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 medium potatoes (like Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, diced potatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about 1 cup of the soup against the side of the pot with a spoon before serving.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day. You can easily double the recipe for leftovers.
  • Add a splash of vinegar (like red wine or apple cider) at the end to brighten the flavor.

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