potato lentil soup

This potato lentil soup with kale is a wholesome and comforting meal on any day. With simple pantry ingredients and detailed instant pot and stovetop instructions, you can make a healthy meal easily at home

Easy potato lentil soup with kale (Instant pot &amp; stovetop)

brown lentils

water

lbs potato (around 2 cups chopped potatoes)

kale (chopped)

tomato

onion (chopped)

tsp red chili powder

tsp cumin

coriander powder

thyme

turmeric powder

bay leaves

tbsp oil

salt (adjust according to your taste)

Wash the lentils once or twice with clean water. Drain and keep it aside.

Finely chop the onions, tomatoes, and other veggies if you use them.

Wash, peel, and chop the potatoes into 1 to 1.5-inch cubes.

Prep work

Start Instant pot in saute mode.

Once it is hot, add oil, chopped ginger, garlic, onions, and bay leaves.

Saute the onions for a couple of minutes and add chopped tomatoes.

Let the tomatoes soften a bit and add spice powders - turmeric powder, red chili powder, dried thyme, ground cumin, coriander powder, and salt. Stir everything well.

Now add potato cubes, lentils and mix them once.

To this potato lentils mixture, add water and give a good stir. You can check the salt at this stage and adjust it as required.

Stop the Instant pot saute mode and close it with its lid. Then, seal the vent and start the instant pot again in manual or pressure cook mode. Cook it for 10 minutes on high pressure. 

Once the instant pot finishes cooking, wait for 10 minutes and manually release the pressure. 

To this lentil soup, add chopped kale and stir it well.

Close the instant pot with its lid and let it sit for ten more minutes. The residual heat will cook the kale. Or you can start instant pot in saute mode and let it cook for a couple of more minutes.

Absolutely delicious Instant pot lentil soup is ready to serve!

Instant pot Instructions

Heat a thick-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.

Add oil, bay leaf, finely chopped garlic, ginger, onions, and saute them for 3 to 4 minutes.

To this sauteed onions, add finely chopped tomatoes and let them soften a bit.

Add spice powders - ground cumin, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, dried thyme, and salt to the tomato mixture and mix it well.

Then goes the potato cubes, lentils and stir it well.

Add water and cook the lentils over medium heat for around 30 to 35 minutes. Stir the soup in between for even cooking every 10 minutes or so.

By this time, potatoes will also cook thoroughly. If not, you can simmer for a few more minutes.

Now add chopped kale and simmer for a couple of more minutes. The hearty kale lentil potato soup is ready to serve!

Stovetop Instructions

This lentil potato soup with turmeric and cumin is the perfect accompaniment to any cool or rainy day. It’s filled with anti-inflammatory turmeric, fiber, protein-rich lentils, and potassium-packed potatoes, creating a soup that’s both healing and delicious.

Lentil Potato Soup

Tablespoon of medium-high heat oil

cumin seed (whole)

onion

garlic

1- inch of ginger (chopped)

potatoes

red lentils

vegetable broth

salt (or more to taste)

black pepper

turmeric

coconut milk (for added creaminess (optional))

cayenne pepper

In a large soup pot, or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds. Heat about 1 to 2 minutes. Do not let cumin seeds burn.

Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium-low heat with the lid on for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

Add potatoes and red lentils and stir to coat. Add broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cover pot and cook over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until potatoes and lentils are very soft and mashable.

Add salt, black pepper, and turmeric to taste. Stir in coconut milk, if using.

The soup will be chunky at this point. Eat as is, or use an immersion blender to blend until creamy. You can also use a regular blender working in batches until you reach desired consistency.

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