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red lentil potato soup recipe with lemons in bowl

Red Lentil Potato Soup With Lemon

Discover culinary comfort with Red Lentil Potato Soup. This easy-to-make recipe combines red lentils, potatoes, lemon and a medley of flavors for a soul-soothing delight.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Lunch, Soup
Cuisine American, European
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 3-4 yukon gold potatoes, cubed
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp of each fresh chopped dill & parsley or use 1 tbsp Italian seasoning as a substitute
  • dash of turmeric
  • 1 ½ cups dry red lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1-2 cups water
  • 1 tsp white miso paste use 1 tbsp of soy sauce as substitute
  • 4 cups chopped spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions
 

Prep

  • In a large dutch oven or pot add your olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook on low heat for about 8 mins. Add in your minced garlic, turmeric and and cook for another minute. Stir regularly to make sure they don't stick to the pan and burn.

Cooking Soup

  • Next, add in your vegetable broth, potatoes, red lentils, miso paste, parsley, dill and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a rapid simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove 2-3 cups of the soup and blend it until smooth and creamy to give this soup a creamier texture. Then add it back into the soup pot and stir to combine.
  • Add more water only if needed to adjust the consistency. Add in 2 large handfuls of chopped spinach, and cook until it wilts. (about 1-2 mins for spinach)

Finishing Touches

  • Add in the juice of 1 large lemon, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.3g | Protein: 15.4g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 1191mg | Fiber: 10.5g | Sugar: 5.1g | Vitamin A: 3323IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4.3mg
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