4.50 from 20 votes

Lentil Potato Soup

By: Julia Pacheco
This cozy soup blends hearty lentils and tender potatoes with simple seasonings for a nourishing bowl of comfort. It’s budget-friendly, filling, and perfect for cold-weather meals.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils, rinsed
  • 7 cups water

Add at the end:

  • 2 large russet potatoes, diced
  • 6 oz frozen spinach

Instructions 

  • To a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat add the oil. Once the oil is hot add in the onion saute the onion until it is soft about 5 minutes.
  • Now add in all of the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the potatoes and spinach. Stir well let simmer covered stirring frequently for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes. Continue to let simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in spinach and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2282IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. JB says:

    This was surprisingly delicious. I cooked in a crockpot then ate it the next day. Thanks for the cheap meal idea.

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  2. Midwest Cook says:

    Typo in step 3 – stir in the diced POTATOES.

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