Indulge in a culinary journey of flavors and textures with our Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup, a delightful fusion of vibrant ingredients. This hearty and nourishing soup boasts a medley of sweet potatoes, red lentils, aromatic spices, and a hint of coconut milk, creating a symphony of flavors in every spoonful.
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SWEET POTATO, CARROT, APPLE, AND RED LENTIL SOUP
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Place the chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion in the pot. Stir and cook the apples and vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir the lentils, ginger, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and vegetable broth into the pot with the apple and vegetable mixture. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Return the pureed soup to the cooking pot. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to thin the soup to your preferred consistency. Serve with yogurt for garnish. Cook's Note This soup is also great served with crumbled feta cheese instead of yogurt as garnish.
RED LENTIL, SWEET POTATO, CARROT, AND APPLE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Quick & Easy Healthy Simmer
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- peel and chop sweet potatoes, apple, and carrot into 1 inch pieces. Saute onion in olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot until translucent. Add chili,cumin,curry powder,ginger,and garlic and saute for 1 min more until fragrant. Add chopped vegetabless and saute for 5 mins over medium heat. Add lentils and broth, cover and simmer for 30 mins. Serve with yogurt and cilantro. Can be pureed.
SWEET POTATO AND RED LENTIL SOUP
A delicious, rich, and nutritious lentil soup, perfect for chilly fall evenings! Best served with a loaf of crusty French bread.
Provided by Stephanie Jo
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Sweet Potato Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, garam masala, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors start to blend, about 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 21.7 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 943.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
Tips for Making Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup:
- Use good quality sweet potatoes: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Organic sweet potatoes are a great option if you can find them.
- Don't overcook the lentils: Red lentils cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. They should be tender but still hold their shape.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is an important part of this soup, so use a good quality broth that you enjoy the taste of. You can also use homemade vegetable broth if you have it.
- Add some heat: If you like your soup with a little bit of heat, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add some chopped jalapeño or serrano pepper.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings: Once the soup is finished, garnish it with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include chopped cilantro, plain yogurt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato and red lentil soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful soup to add to your repertoire, this is a great recipe to try.
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