Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup

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I made up this lentil potato soup recipe one chilly weeknight to stave off a cold. I was surprised at how delicious the soup was! The filé powder makes it nice and thick, but it may be left out. A warm loaf of sourdough bread is all you need to complete your meal!

Submitted by MOTTSBELA
Updated on January 14, 2023
close up view of Red Lentil and Potato Soup with carrots and kale in a blue and white bowl, with a spoon
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped

  • 4 medium red potatoes, chopped

  • 1 carrot, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 dash pepper

  • 1 quart vegetable broth

  • 1 ½ cups dry red lentils

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup roughly chopped kale

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 teaspoon file powder

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion and celery; cook until tender. Mix in potatoes, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until potatoes are well coated with butter, about 5 minutes. Season with allspice, cumin, cayenne pepper, cloves, and pepper.

  2. Pour in vegetable broth; mix in lentils. Add water, adding more if needed to cover all ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir in kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

  3. Stir in cilantro and filé powder. Continue cooking to desired thickness, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164 Calories
3g Fat
29g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 542mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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