Savory Golden Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are often used in vegetarian and vegan dishes for their nutritional benefits.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Savory Golden Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International, Vegetarian Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 2 medium Sweet Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 4 cup Vegetable Broth
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Coconut Milk
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic.
3. In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
6. Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender to puree until smooth.
7. Stir in the coconut milk and lime juice.
8. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.