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Vegan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

This Vegan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup is the perfect cozy meal loaded with fresh ingredients that is hearty, delicious, and super filling!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp safflower oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 small tomatoes diced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2-3 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 7 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup brown lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup baby spinach or kale

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and saute onion for about 2 minutes, until soft.
  • Stir in tomatoes and ginger, cooking an addition 3 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and cook for 2 minutes, tasting to make sure its to your liking.
  • Next add the sweet potatoes, broth and lentils.
  • Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and cover, allowing to simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Then add spinach (or kale) and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 4.1g