Vegan Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup – This is a healthy, hearty vegetarian soup that’s so deliciously flavorful no one will even miss the meat!
Serves: 6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp safflower oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 small tomatoes, diced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1½ tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2-3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 7 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and saute onion for about 2 minutes, until soft.
- Stir in tomatoes and ginger, cooking an addition 3 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and salt and cook for 2 minutes, tasting to make sure its to your liking.
- Next add the sweet potatoes, broth and lentils.
- Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and cover, allowing to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Then add spinach (or kale) and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1½ cups • Calories: 123 • Fat: 4.6 g • Carbs: 16.2 g • Fiber: 4.1 g • Protein: 4 g • WW Points+: 3 pts • SmartPoints: 4 pts