Sweet Potato Lentil Soup
A comforting and nourishing soup made with sweet potatoes, lentils, and warm spices. Perfect for a cozy fall meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion peeled and diced
- 400 g sweet potato peeled and chopped into chunks
- 1 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tbsp red lentils rinsed
- 700 ml vegetable stock
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot and gently fry the onion for a few minutes until soft.
- Add the ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, cumin, and smoked paprika. Fry for a further minute until aromatic.
- Add the sweet potato, lentils, and stock.
- If using a blender, put all ingredients into the cooking jug, select the smooth soup function, and blend.
- If cooking on the hob, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 25 minutes until the potatoes are soft and the lentils are cooked.
- Blend the soup until smooth using a high-speed blender, food processor, or stick blender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods.