Lentil Potato Comfort Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables & Base
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1 large onion, chopped small
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3 medium-sized potatoes, cut into small cubes
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2 celery stalks, chopped up
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2 big carrots, diced up
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3 minced garlic cloves
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1 can (14.5 oz) of diced tomatoes, including the juice
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2 handfuls of fresh spinach or kale, optional
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
→ Seasonings & Pantry Staples
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1 1/2 cups of dried green or brown lentils, washed
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8 cups of broth made from vegetables
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A teaspoon of ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon each of dried thyme and rosemary
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A teaspoon of smoked paprika
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As much salt and pepper as you'd like
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Fresh parsley to throw on top when serving
# Instructions:
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Warm up your olive oil in a big pot on medium heat. Drop in the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and let them cook and soften, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
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Add in the minced garlic and let it cook just long enough to smell amazing – shouldn't take more than a minute.
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Throw in your lentils, cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes (juice included), broth, and all the seasonings: cumin, paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
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Bring everything to a gentle boil. Once boiling, lower the heat, place the lid on the pot, and let it peacefully bubble away for 30-40 minutes until the lentils and potatoes are tender.
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If you're tossing in spinach or kale, stir that in during the final 5 minutes, just giving it enough time to gently wilt.
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Taste your soup and tweak the salt or seasonings if needed. Ladle it up hot, and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top before diving in.
# Notes:
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This hearty dish combines protein-packed lentils with filling potatoes and a flavorful veggie-packed broth. For a thicker soup, you can blend part of it using an immersion blender.
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Store leftovers in your fridge for up to 4 days, or pop them in the freezer where they'll keep for 3 months.
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Make it your own by adding other veggies like zucchini or bell peppers for extra bulk!