Cozy, hearty Lentil Soup with potato, kale, and flavorful spices will help nourish and warm you from the inside out!
I’m a little lentil-crazy right now and just posted this huge Lentil Recipe Round-Up in celebration of International Year of the Pulses, but I couldn’t resist sneaking in one more delicious soup recipe before the weather warms up. This is actually a remix of one of my most-made recipes: Lentil Spinach Soup. We’re getting ready for a cross-country move so I’ve been cleaning out the pantry and this is a fantastic meal for pantry staples.
Garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika bring lots of delicious, cozy flavor. And I also love the addition of kale and potato for extra nutrients and texture. It’s easy, healthy, budget-friendly, great for leftovers and packed lunches, and only 10 simple ingredients. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Lentil Kale & Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 3 carrots
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 2 cups green or brown lentils (dry, uncooked)
- 2 medium potatoes (I use gold)
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth + 3 cups water
- 1 small bunch kale
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp. salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Dice onion, carrot, and potato.
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, saute onion and carrot for about 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mince garlic and rinse lentils.
- Add potatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt to stockpot. Saute 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups broth, 3 cups water, tomatoes with juice, and lentils.
- Increase heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Meanwhile, roughly tear kale into bite-size pieces, stems removed.
- Stir in kale during last couple minutes of cooking.
- Additional salt to taste if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Per Serving (estimate)
If you’re enjoying this Lentil Kale Soup, also feel free to check out the full “Vegan Soup” recipe archives on the site for more plant based inspiration! (Or this cozy Lentil Orzo Spinach Soup or Vegetable Barley Soup.)
Looks so yummy! Have you ever tried it with sweet potatoes?
Hi Elizabeth! Yes! So good with those too 🙂
I just found your site a couple days ago. I made this soup last night, for lunches for the next few days. Holy cow, is this good!!!!! I added a little black pepper and cayenne to it, because I like a kick!! This recipe will go into my rotation, and I will be exploring many more of your recipes!
Hi Becky!! Yay! So glad you tried out the soup and enjoyed – I love your additions 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend, and hope you enjoy any of the other recipes you try! <3
Great tasting soup and perfect for the cool weather around here lately.. Makes a big batch for sure. Had enough to eat all day today with another couple days worth in the fridge and a couple more bowls worth in the freezer. I did 1.5 cups lentils and added about a cup of corn. I had some of that Trader Joe’s kale in a bag so I just put it in the bowl raw and dump the soup over it. Thanks for the recipe!
Hey Ben! Fantastic to hear you enjoyed this, and I love your adaptions! Thanks so much for the kind feedback and recipe rating – very appreciated. (You also reminded me that I haven’t made this soup in ages – I need to give it a refresh! Perhaps I’ll cut it in half when I re-test & update, as I agree it does make a rather huge batch.) Thanks again for the wonderful feedback 🙂 Stay warm and have a great week! -Kaitlin