Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
This red lentil sweet potato soup recipe is quick and easy. Using simple ingredients this soup is high in protein, and naturally gluten-free.
Servings 4 people
Calories 421kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion, coarsly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1.25 cups dried red lentils * see notes
- 1.5 lbs sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 medium or 3 small
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- sea salt
- pepper
- 4 Tbsp sour cream or coconut cream to keep vegan
- 1 Tbsp black sesame seeds optional
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Instant Pot by pressing the Saute button.
- Once hot, add oil, onion, and garlic and saute until translucent.
- Add drained lentils, cubed sweet potato, spices, and broth, and give a quick stir.
- Put on the lid and seal it and set to 10 minutes on high pressure. Then let pressure release naturally.
- Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth or transfer to a regular blender or food processor.
- Serve with sour cream swirled into the soup and sprinkle with a few cilantro leaves and black sesame seeds.
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Notes
* preferably soaked 2-4 hours but not absolutely necessary. Works with soaked and unsoaked red lentils. See blog post above to read about the benefits of soaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 814mg | Potassium: 1199mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 24818IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 6mg