Nutrition >> Lentil and sweet potato soup

Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Dinner
  • VG | GF
  • Serves 4
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
  • 220 kcals/serving
  • 17g Protein
  • 1g Fat
  • 64g Carb
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Dinner
  • 220kcal
  • 17g Protein
  • 1g Fat
  • 64g Carb

Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

  • VG | GF
  • Serves 4

Ingredients

240g green lentils, cooked

1 large sweet potato, diced

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 red chilli, finely chopped

1.2 litres vegetable stock

400ml canned chopped tomatoes

5ml ground cumin

2.5ml ground turmeric

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh coriander, chopped for garnish

Method

Step 1

In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, and red chilli until softened.

Step 2

Add diced sweet potato, cooked lentils, vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until sweet potato is tender.

Step 4

Using a hand blender, blend soup until smooth.

Step 5

If too thick, add more vegetable stock to reach desired consistency.

Step 6

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander.