Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Soup (Printable Version)
Sweet potatoes and lentils simmered with spices for a creamy, warming plant-based bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 18 oz), peeled and diced
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 carrots, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, diced
05 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
→ Legumes
07 - 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
→ Liquids
08 - 5 cups vegetable broth
09 - 13.5 fl oz (1 can) coconut milk
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
18 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Garnishes (optional)
19 - Fresh cilantro leaves
20 - Toasted pumpkin seeds
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the aromas.
04 - Incorporate diced sweet potatoes and red lentils. Pour in vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
06 - Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
07 - Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture, or blend fully for a smooth consistency as preferred.
08 - Stir in lime juice, adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make with pantry staples
- Vegan and gluten free so everyone can enjoy
- Ready in under an hour
- Deeply flavorful and filling from plant-based protein and vegetables
- Great for batch cooking and meal prep
02 -
- Excellent source of plant protein and fiber
- Naturally gluten free and dairy free
- Meal preps and freezes beautifully for future meals
03 -
- Always toast your spices directly in the pot after the vegetables but before adding broth This step unlocks a richer and more complex flavor profile
- Choose the freshest sweet potatoes you can find for sweetness and creaminess that shines
- If you do not have an immersion blender carefully ladle batches into a regular blender and let the steam release often so the top does not pop