How to Make Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and nourishing meals, few things can beat a hot bowl of soup. And if you're looking to spice up your soup game, look no further than this delicious recipe for Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup. With its rich and aromatic flavors, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir red pepper flakes, turmeric, and garam masala into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir lentils and broth into onion mixture; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into lentil mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 more minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 554mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1107mg