Description
This vegan lentil potato soup is a hearty, nutrient-packed one-pot meal ready in under 40 minutes. It features lentils, potatoes, and greens simmered in a fragrant, curry-inspired broth, making it perfect for a quick family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups diced yellow potatoes
- 1 1/2 cup dried green or brown lentils, rinsed
- 7–8 cups vegetable broth or water
- 3 cups thinly sliced kale or Swiss chard
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari, optional
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 8-10 min, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Add garlic, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, thyme, smoked paprika, turmeric, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 min, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add potatoes and lentils. Stir to coat in spice mixture. Add vegetable stock. Season well with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook for 18-22 min, until lentils and potatoes are tender.
- Add kale or Swiss chard on top of the soup. Cover and let steam for 2-3 min, until tender and bright green.
- Stir in half the parsley and soy sauce or tamari, if using. Add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide soup between bowls. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Freeze cooled soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating. For best results, add greens fresh when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 29 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 331 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg