Potato & Lentil Soup⠀
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil⠀
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil (i use @colbramestate) ⠀
- 2 leek tips, chopped finely⠀
- 1/2 tsp paprika⠀
- 1 tsp ground sage⠀
- 8-10 small/medium red potatoes, peeled and diced (⠀
- 2/3 cup of green lentils, rinsed and drained⠀
- 6 cups of water/vegetable broth ⠀
- 2 bay leaves (dried)⠀
- 1 tsp dried parsley⠀
- 1 tsp dried oregano⠀
- salt to taste⠀
- lemon pepper to garnish⠀
Preparation
In a large pot over medium heat, saute the leek tips in the olive and toasted sesame oils until lightly browned
Add the paprika, and sage and stir until fragrant
Add the diced potatoes, rinsed lentils, vegetable broth (6 cups if you're just making a stew, 8 cups if you plan to purée it)
Make sure the liquid covers the potatoes
If not, add more water/broth
Add bay leaves, parsley, and oregano
Bring to a boil then lower heat to medium low and simmer for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender and the lentils are soft
Add salt to taste, add more water if too thick for your liking
Puree if you'd like, or keep as a hearty stew
Garnish with lemon pepper and serve
Enjoy lovelies! ????