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Favorite Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup

Here's how you make Favorite Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 3 sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup red lentils
  • 5 cups chicken stock (or vegetarian stock)
  • 1/4 cup milk (any fat content; I use skim)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the oil in a pot and add onions. Saute for 2 minutes and then add carrots and sweet potatoes, and saute for 5 more minutes.

  • Step 2: Add ginger, chili flakes, and cinnamon and saute 1 minute. Add lentils and stir in, then add stock and bring to a boil. Simmer on medium low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Step 3: Puree soup with an immersion blender or food processor. Then add milk, salt and pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve immediately or store in fridge for several days. May also be frozen and reaheated.

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