Hearty Plant-based Potato and Lentil Soup Recipe

An Easy Vegan Soup for Dinner

I adapted this vegan, gluten-free potato and lentil soup recipe from my grandmother in Germany. I always used to love this soup, especially with traditional sourdough bread and margarine.

What I also like about this recipe is that it is made out of simple ingredients: potatoes, red lentils, and carrots. Add just a few spices and vegetable broth, and you can create a delicious meal.

This soup tastes good fresh, and it freezes well, too. No leftovers have to go to waste—just enjoy your reheated soup on another day.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or more water)
• 3 1/2 pounds potatoes (and potato water), peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 1/2 cups red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 large onion or leek, chopped
• 2 cups gluten-free vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1/2 tablespoon oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons cane sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the lentils in 3 cups of water until soft, for about 30 minutes. In a large pot, add the peeled and cubed potatoes. Add water until the potatoes are just covered. Cook until fork tender
2. In a large pot, heat the oil or water. Add the chopped onions and diced carrots. Add all the spices: basil, oregano, salt, sugar, paprika, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined. Cook until tender.
3. In the same pot, add the cooked lentils (do not drain lentils) and the vegetable broth. Adjust the spices to taste. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the potatoes with 2 cups of potato water to the rest of the soup ingredients. Cover with a lid, and let stand until ready to serve. Enjoy with slices of bread slathered with vegan margarine.

© 2021 Bellwether Farming

Comments

Bellwether Farming (author) from Alberta, Canada on February 18, 2021:

Hi, Ali Sami Farooq. I am very happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed my soup so much. This really made my day!

Ali Sami Farooq from London on February 18, 2021:

Hii, i tried this , it is very yummy my friends also praised me. I also like to thank you again. My friends says "ali sami farooq from which restaurant you ordered"

Bellwether Farming (author) from Alberta, Canada on February 15, 2021:

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I hope you will enjoy this soup as much as I do, Ali Sami Farooq.

Please let me know what you think.

Ali Sami Farooq from London on February 15, 2021:

I will try this recipe today , looks very delicious.

Thank You,

Ali Sami Farooq

Bellwether Farming (author) from Alberta, Canada on February 03, 2021:

Thank you, Ankita B!

Bellwether Farming (author) from Alberta, Canada on February 03, 2021:

Thank you so much for this comment, Liza!

I hope this soup will warm you up.

Ankita B on February 03, 2021:

This sounds great. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

Liza from USA on February 03, 2021:

Great recipe, Bellwether. This is a perfect meal for a cold-weather right now. By the way, I love all ingredients you've used for the recipe. Thanks for sharing.