Golden Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 25 minutes4 servings

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Ingredients

4 Servings
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 150 g red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 750 ml vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Handful of pumpkin seeds for topping

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3 minutes until soft.
  2. 2Add garlic, ginger, and turmeric. Stir for 1 minute.
  3. 3Add sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
  5. 5Blend until smooth (or leave partly chunky). Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Serve topped with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition: 270 kcal · 13 g protein · 38 g carbs · 8 g fat

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