Description
A warm and flavorful Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Soup that combines lentils and sweet potatoes with various spices, perfect for cozy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 18 oz), peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 13.5 fl oz (1 can) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the aromas.
- Incorporate diced sweet potatoes and red lentils. Pour in vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture, or blend fully for a smooth consistency as preferred.
- Stir in lime juice, adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing the soup is recommended, but leave out the coconut milk until reheating for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg