EASY LENTIL POTATO SOUP RECIPE

Adding potatoes to this Easy Lentil Potato Soup makes is a lot more nutritious and filling.
I’ve found out that soups with just lentils tend to often be pretty light and good for lunch or a side, but not a complete meal.
My son also loves hearty soups like this Easy Lentil Potato Soup, so I needed to come up with more simple soup recipes. You can also blend it for small children.

Green lentils work best in this Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe.
This time I used a combination of red split, green and black lentils, that my husband had purchased online.
I do not advice using red split lentils only, because they cook a lot quicker that potatoes. Either green or a combination like the one I used should work best.

Ingredients

• 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
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 4-5 cups water
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Instructions

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. 
2. Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce and lentils. Cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes. Pour 4 cups of water on top. 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.
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