Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

A healthy and comforting soup made with sweet potatoes and red lentils that has been spiced up with nice-smelling herbs. Great for a warm meal on a cold day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add chopped onion and minced garlic

Saut until onion is translucent

Add diced sweet potatoes, red lentils, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper

Stir to combine

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender

Once cooked, use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth

Alternatively, transfer soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth

Adjust seasoning if needed

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired