Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup

Name: Ruth's Red Lentil and Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
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; 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.25 teaspoon cumin seeds; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 dash pepper; 1 quart vegetable broth; 1.5 cups dry red lentils; 2 cups water; 1 cup roughly chopped kale; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon file powder

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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!

Recipe 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

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.
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.
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
Vitamin C 13mg	67%
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.