Lentil Potato Soup Vegan

Start by gathering and preparing all your ingredients. Rinse the lentils under cold water and drain them. Dice the onion, carrot, potato, and mince the garlic.

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in the diced carrot, potato, and rinsed lentils. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Sprinkle the cumin and smoked paprika over the vegetables and lentils. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together to coat the vegetables and lentils with the spices.Add Broth:

Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring that the vegetables and lentils are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

If the soup is too thick for your liking, you can add more vegetable broth or water to thin it out to your desired consistency.

Once the lentils are tender, squeeze in the juice of half a lemon to brighten the flavors of the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Ladle the hot lentil potato soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!