Recipe: Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

Recipe: Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

from thekitchn.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or neutral oil
  • 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (13- to 15-ounce) can coconut milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potatoes and stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the broth, lentils, turmeric, and salt. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the coconut milk. Purée with an immersion blender or blender until smooth, allowing the soup to cool slightly first if using a traditional blender. Taste and season with salt as needed. Add a cup of water to thin if needed.