Easy Lentil Potato Soup
Easy Lentil Potato Soup is a hearty, nutritious dish that is perfect for a chilly winter evening. It is made with a flavorful base of sautéed onions, carrots, and potatoes, and is simmered with green lentils until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Pasta gives the soup an extra volume. The soup is comforting and filling and is sure to leave you and your family feeling satisfied.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 medium carrots diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 1/2 cups green or brown lentils washed and drained
- 8 cups vegetable stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cup elbow pasta or any short pasta
Instructions
- Make the base: In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil, add onion and carrots. Cook for 5 - 6 minutes until slightly soften. Add tomatoe paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Add potatoes and cook for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring so potatoes get slightly crispy but don't stick to the pot.
- Cook the lentils: Add the lentils and stock. Bring to boil then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 25 - 30 minutes or until potatoes and lentils are soft. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the pasta: In the meanwhile, add water to a small saucepan and cook pasta according to package instructuins. Drain and set aside.
- Serve: Add soup and pasta to the plate and serve.
- Dobar tek!