Description
A comforting and nutritious soup made with sweet potatoes and red lentils, seasoned with spices for a warm, fulfilling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup coconut milk (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Olive oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potatoes and stir to coat in the oil, cooking for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the rinsed red lentils, stirring in the spices and sautéing for a minute.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, purée the soup to your desired consistency.
- If using, stir in the coconut milk and warm through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs. To store leftovers, let cool completely before placing in an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to five days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, sweet potato, lentil, vegan, comfort food, healthy