Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup

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A delicious, rich, and nutritious lentil soup, perfect for chilly fall evenings! Best served with a loaf of crusty French bread.

Submitted by Stephanie Jo

Published on April 4, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 ½ cups red lentils

Directions

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, garam masala, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors start to blend, about 10 minutes.
Add spinach and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389	Calories
6g	Fat
68g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 943mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 22g	78%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 17g	35%
Vitamin C 21mg	23%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 1325mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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