Best 5 Indian Sweet Potato And Lentil Soup Recipes

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Indian sweet potato and lentil soup is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also relatively easy to make. The combination of sweet potatoes and lentils creates a creamy and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. This soup can be made with a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables, so you can customize it to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, Indian sweet potato and lentil soup is a great option.

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INDIAN SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



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Lentils, sweet potatoes, onions, and spinach are a few simple vegan ingredients are cooked with aromatic and flavorful Indian spices to quickly create an utterly delicious and hearty meal. Thanks to our family friend Wendy for this keeper!

Provided by Queen Bee

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, minced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 cup lentils
4 cups vegetable broth
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir red pepper flakes, turmeric, and garam masala into onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir lentils and broth into onion mixture; bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until lentils are softened but firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into lentil mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are fully cooked, about 10 more minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 20.9 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 553.5 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



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Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp medium curry powder
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, grated
1 eating apple, peeled, cored and grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
20g pack coriander, stalks chopped
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger, grated
800g sweet potatoes
1.2l low-sodium vegetable stock
100g red lentils
300ml milk
juice 1 lime

Steps:

  • Put the curry powder into a large saucepan, then toast over a medium heat for 2 mins. Add the olive oil, stirring as the spice sizzles in the pan. Tip in the onions, apple, garlic, coriander stalks and ginger, season, then gently cook for 5 mins, stirring every so often.
  • Meanwhile, peel, then grate the sweet potatoes. Tip into the pan with the stock, lentils, milk and seasoning, then simmer, covered, for 20 mins. Blend until smooth using a stick blender. Stir in the lime juice, check the seasoning and serve, topped with roughly-chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.71 milligram of sodium

SAVORY GOLDEN LENTIL AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



Savory Golden Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup image

The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors makes this hearty (check out that protein and vitamin A content!) but healthy soup a perfect choice for whatever you happen to be in the mood for. The spices I chose gives it almost an Indian or Moroccan feel; whichever gastronomic prefix sounds tastier to you. It serves well both hot and cold and is delicious over some steamed rice or any other starchy filler.

Provided by Matty H.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h

Yield 5 Cups, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup dried lentils, soaked
3/4 cup sweet potato, peeled and cubed (or 1 medium sized)
1 cup red onion, diced (or 1 medium sized)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup carrot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup red wine
1/2 tablespoon fennel seed
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Soak the lentils in roughly 1 cup of cold water or green tea for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a medium-sized stock pot over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onions and garlic in 1/4 cup of the chicken broth until the onions become translucent (around 5 minutes).
  • Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, and red wine. Cook for around 1 minute or until the wine becomes very fragrant.
  • Add the lentils, water, and chicken broth. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring the mixture occasionally.
  • Reduce the heat. Add the red pepper flakes and fennel seed and cover, allowing the soup to simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils and sweet potatoes begin to fall apart.
  • Remove the lid and add the spices. If you would like to get a thicker consistency, kick the heat back up and reduce until it hits the desired thickness. You may want to adjust the amounts of salt and pepper, depending on your own tastes.
  • Serve the soup either on its own or over a starch with a dollop of raita (thick yogurt mixed with vegetables) or sour cream. Garnish with whatever you like (Featured in the photo is yogurt, carrot, and a dash of paprika.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 62.5, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.8

SWEET POTATO LENTIL STEW



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I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this slow-cooked lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. -Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



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This soup is a little spicy, elegant enough for a dinner party, super cheap to make and very tasty... Don't be put off by the lentils - trust me you won't know they are there (and secretly they are so good for you).

Provided by misstasty

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups water
1 cup red lentil
3 medium onions
750 g sweet potatoes
5 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup coriander, chopped (or less to your taste)
1 lemon
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and roughly chop the onions and sweet potatoes - can be chunky.
  • Combine with the stock or water, lentils, garlic, cumin, cayenne and turmeric in a pot.
  • Cover and bring to the boil. Simmer until the potatoes and lentils are cooked - about 20-30 minutes.
  • Puree the soup, adding in the coriander and the juice of the lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste (lots of pepper for me).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.2, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 361.7, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 11, Protein 16

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth before returning it to the pot.
  • Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more or less vegetable broth as needed.
  • For a spicier soup, add more red chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh cilantro, parsley, or mint leaves before serving.
  • Serve the soup with a side of naan, roti, or rice for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is packed with flavor from the sweet potatoes, lentils, and spices, and it is also very easy to make. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and healthy soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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