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Smoky Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

Hearty, flavorful vegan soup with red lentils, sweet potato yam chunks, and spices. Easy to make in 1 hour.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 whole large onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 quart vegetable stock
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/3 cups dry red lentils
  • 2 1/2 cups sweet potatoes peeled and diced (about 1 large or 2-3 small sweet potatoes)
  • Lemon wedges (optional garnish)
  • Parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions and salt and cook until onions are soft and translucent. 
  2. Add the spices and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the stock, water, lentils and diced sweet potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, leaving a small portion of the pot vented.
  4. Cook for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. You can leave the soup chunky, or use an immersion blender for a smoother puree-like texture. Serve hot, garnished with lemon and parsley if desired. If you're not avoiding dairy, this soup is also fantastic served with a dollop of Greek yogurt or labaneh.

Notes

  • You will also need: Large sauce pot
  • Note: If you prefer a thicker soup, you can continue to cook, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes to reduce some of the liquid. If you prefer a smooth soup you can place the soup in a blender and blend until smooth, or pulse with an immersion blender until you reach desired consistency.
  • Note: If you prefer a thicker soup, you can continue to cook, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes to reduce some of the liquid. If you prefer a smooth soup you can place the soup in a blender and blend until smooth, or pulse with an immersion blender until you reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 165kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 794mg (33%) Potassium 442mg (13%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 6405IU (128%) Vitamin C 2.7mg (3%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Calories 165kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 794mg 33%
Potassium 442mg 9%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 6405IU 128%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 3%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.