Easy Lentil Potato Soup Recipe - Hearty Winter Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1 large carrot (3-4 ounces)
• 1 1/4 cups mixed lentils (green, red split, and black)
• 12 ounces potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 4-5 cups water