How to Make Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soup is a comforting and nourishing meal that is perfect for any time of year. It warms the soul and fills the belly, leaving you feeling satisfied and content. There are countless variations of soup to choose from, but one that stands out for its unique combination of flavors and nutrients is the Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup.

This hearty and wholesome soup is a delightful blend of sweet and savory, with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and carrots complement...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ cup red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, salt, ginger, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika, then pour in broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until lentils and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Purée soup in the pot with an immersion blender until smooth. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until simmering, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to thin the soup to your preferred consistency.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 126mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 879mg