Description
A warm, comforting vegetarian soup packed with nutrients from lentils, potatoes, and carrots. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes (around 4–5 small potatoes)
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into coins
- Pinch of salt (to taste)
- ½ cup dry green or brown lentils, rinsed
- ½ tsp thyme
- ½ tsp marjoram
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until the garlic is translucent.
- Add the potatoes and carrots. Season with salt and fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, thyme, marjoram, and vegetable stock.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Remove from heat, cool for 5 minutes, and stir in the cheese.
- Take out ¼ cup of soup, mix it with sour cream, and add it back to the soup.
- Blend a portion for creaminess if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper, and serve with fresh herbs.
Notes
Rinse the lentils before use, and feel free to add additional vegetables or adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vegetarian, soup, lentils, healthy, comfort food