This Lentil Potato Soup is hearty, flavorful, and packed with goodness! 🥔🌿 Tender lentils, potatoes, veggies, and kale simmer in a deeply flavorful broth, then get topped with crunchy toasted seeds for the BEST texture. Each serving packs 20g protein, 14g fiber, and 8mg iron (44% of your daily value!) 🙌 🙌 #vegansoups #highproteinvegan #highfiberrecipe For the Lentil Potato Soup * 2 teaspoons oil * 5 cloves garlic minced or finely chopped * 1 1/2 cups chopped onion red or yellow * 3/4 teaspoon salt divided * 1 cup chopped carrots chopped into thin half moons * 1 tablespoon tomato paste * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 2 teaspoons spice blend, such as harissa, shawarma, sumac, or a combination (see notes for my quick harissa blend) * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or cayenne, or both * 6 cups vegetable stock * 1 cup dried lentils picked through for debris, washed well, and drained. I use brown, green will work too * 1 cup peeled and cubed potatoes or more, to taste * 1 cup chopped tomatoes * 2 to 3 cups chopped baby kale spinach, or a mix * 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more, to taste For the Toasted Seed Topping * 1/2 teaspoon oil * 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds * 2 tablespoons hemp seeds * 2 tablespoons sesame seeds * 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes * 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest For Serving * Non-dairy yogurt * Fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley — @veganricha TikTok