Description
A hearty and creamy sweet potato and lentil soup perfect for cozy nights. This vibrant soup is flavored with warm spices like cumin and coriander, offering a comforting and healthy meal option. Quick to prepare and naturally vegan, it’s a wholesome dish that’s sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the diced carrot, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the diced sweet potatoes and rinsed lentils, mixing well to combine all the ingredients.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. For a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and leave the rest as is.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more vegetable broth or water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, roast the sweet potatoes before adding them to the soup.
- If you don’t have red lentils, green lentils can be used, but the cooking time may need to be increased.
- Adjust the spices to your taste. A pinch of chili powder can add a hint of heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet potato soup, lentil soup, vegan soup, creamy soup recipe