Savory Potato and Vegetable Soup with Lentils and Herbs

This Savory Potato and Vegetable Soup with Lentils and Herbs is a hearty and nutritious dish that warms the soul. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it's perfect for a comforting kosher dinner.

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 250 grams, diced
• Carrots - 100 grams, diced
• Celery - 100 grams, diced
• Onion - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green Lentils - 100 grams, rinsed
• Vegetable Broth - 500 ml
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh Thyme - 1 teaspoon, chopped
• Fresh Parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
• Bay Leaf - 1 leaf
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add diced potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf, then stir in the chopped thyme, parsley, and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from vegetables and lentils.

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