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Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil: 1 Amazing Dish

Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil
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A warm and flavorful Spiced Sweet Potato Lentil Soup that combines lentils and sweet potatoes with various spices, perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 18 oz ), peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 13.5 fl oz ( 1 can) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the aromas.
  4. Incorporate diced sweet potatoes and red lentils. Pour in vegetable broth and bring mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.
  6. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup for a creamy yet chunky texture, or blend fully for a smooth consistency as preferred.
  8. 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.

Notes

  • For a spicier soup, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing the soup is recommended, but leave out the coconut milk until reheating for the best texture.

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