Hearty Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup 北
Intro: Warm up your day with this nourishing sweet potato and lentil soup thats packed with flavor and comfort! A perfect dish for any season!
Ingredients:
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 6 cups vegetable broth
– 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed brown or green
– 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
– teaspoon dried thyme
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped optional
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice for a zesty finish
Instructions:
1. Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, stirring for 3-4 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
2. Cook the Vegetables: Introduce the diced sweet potato, chopped carrots, and celery to the pot. Stir the mixture and allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, giving the vegetables time to soften.
3. Add the Lentils and Spices: Incorporate the rinsed lentils along with the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix everything well for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the lentils and vegetables are coated in spices.
4. Simmer the Soup: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the canned diced tomatoes. Bring the soup to a lovely boil before reducing the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
5. Add Spinach and Lemon: If youre using spinach, stir it in now and allow it to wilt for 1-2 minutes. Brighten up your soup with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
6. Serve: Ladle the hearty soup into bowls and enjoy it warm. It pairs wonderfully with crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Nutritional Information: This soup is rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and plant-based protein, offering a healthy balance of nutrients in every bowl.
Time: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes