Best 11 Sweet Potato Lentil Soup Recipes

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Savor the hearty and flavorful goodness of sweet potato lentil soup, a culinary delight that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the earthy goodness of lentils. This wholesome soup is not only a taste sensation but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with an array of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a healthy and satisfying lunch option, this soup is sure to hit the spot. So grab your cooking utensils and embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to create a delectable sweet potato lentil soup that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

INDIAN SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP



Indian Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup image

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

VEGAN CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, AND LENTIL SOUP



Vegan Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Soup image

This vegan lentil soup is quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.

Provided by Kasmira Bresett

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or more to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cups cubed sweet potato
3 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, coriander, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Pour in broth and lentils and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower and sweet potato are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more curry powder if desired. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 19.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 820.3 mg, Sugar 12 g

LENTIL, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Flavorful, filling and nutritious, this lentil, sausage, and sweet potato soup does it all. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with five-grain baguette.

Provided by Zest to Impress

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

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 red chile pepper, seeded and diced
1 pound mild Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
3 cups water, or more as needed
2 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chile; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until broken up and browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour water, chicken stock, and coconut milk into the pot. Add sweet potato, black beans, diced tomatoes, red lentils, tomato paste, and bay leaves, stirring after each addition. Season with salt, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until sweet potato and lentils are soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Add more water if soup gets too thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1387.2 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

SWEET POTATO AND RED LENTIL SOUP



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A delicious, rich, and nutritious lentil soup, perfect for chilly fall evenings! Best served with a loaf of crusty French bread.

Provided by Stephanie Jo

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

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
3 cups water
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 ½ cups red lentils

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, garam masala, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors start to blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Add spinach and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 21.7 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 943.4 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

LENTIL, BARLEY AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Even avowed meat eaters will tuck into a vegetarian soup that's this thick and hearty. Tip: If you're serving toddlers, spoon their soup into a blender and purée until smooth; thin with milk or water if needed. From Todays Parent Magazine. I always remove 1-2 cups of the soup, purree and return it to the pot.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced, about 14 oz (425 g)
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth, divided
540 ml lentils, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add celery, onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add sweet potato, barley, oregano and basil, and stir to coat well. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and stir to combine. Add 5 cups (1.25 L) of the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until sweet potato and barley are tender. Stir in remaining broth, plus lentils and parsley; cook 5 minutes more, or until the soup is heated through.

RED LENTIL, SWEET POTATO, CARROT, AND APPLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large sweet potatoes
1 apple
1 large carrot
1 onion chopped
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 cup red lentils
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic finely minced
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp curry powder
4 c veg or chicken broth
plain yogurt
fresh parsley or cilantro

Steps:

  • peel and chop sweet potatoes, apple, and carrot into 1 inch pieces. Saute onion in olive oil in a large heavy bottom pot until translucent. Add chili,cumin,curry powder,ginger,and garlic and saute for 1 min more until fragrant. Add chopped vegetabless and saute for 5 mins over medium heat. Add lentils and broth, cover and simmer for 30 mins. Serve with yogurt and cilantro. Can be pureed.

SWEET POTATO, CARROT, APPLE, AND RED LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Carrot

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 cups vegetable broth
plain yogurt or crumbled feta cheese instead of yogurt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Place the chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion in the pot. Stir and cook the apples and vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir the lentils, ginger, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and vegetable broth into the pot with the apple and vegetable mixture. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes. Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot. Return the pureed soup to the cooking pot. Bring back to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes. Add water as needed to thin the soup to your preferred consistency. Serve with yogurt for garnish. Cook's Note This soup is also great served with crumbled feta cheese instead of yogurt as garnish.

CURRIED RED LENTIL SWEET POTATO SOUP



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This is a tasty, healthy, and kid-friendly soup that is easy to make. It was inspired by "Vegetarian Pleasures" by Jeanne Lemlin. See bottom of the directions for ways to improve on the kid-friendliness of this recipe.

Provided by GoodNurture

Categories     Chowders

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups red lentils
4 cups water
1 sweet potato
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (diced)
3 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin (ground)
1 1/4 teaspoons coriander (ground)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils in a strainer under cold running water (preferably filtered). Pick them over and discard any small stones. Put the water and salt in a medium-sized sauce pan. Bring to boil. Add the rinsed lentils, reduce heat and cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Scoop off any excess foam on the top and discard.
  • Peel (optional) the sweet potatoes and dice into 1/2 inch pieces. Add to lentils and continue cooking.
  • Dice the onions and and garlic. In a small skillet, heat the olive oil, onions, garlic and spices over low heat. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until the onions have become soft and translucent.
  • Add spice mix to the soup and continue to cook and occasionally stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add more water if soup is too thick.
  • Tip for kid-friendly. Reduce or don't add the garlic, onions and/or cayenne if you have a spice-sensitive kid. And if your kid is picky on texture, you can put the soup in a blender (make sure you hold the top down firmly so you don't have a hot-soup explosion) and a few ice-cubes and serve 'smooth-style'.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 324.8, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.2

GREEN CURRY SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



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Categories     Bean     Leafy Green     Potato     Yogurt     Soup/Stew     Winter     Dinner     Stew     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 Onion, large, diced
1 Shallot, diced
4 cloves garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
1 ginger, thumb sized, peeled and finely diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green curry paste (curry powder is NOT a substitute)
1 sweet potato, peeled, 1/2" dice
1 cup green lentils, dry, uncooked
4 cups chicken broth
1 can coconut milk, good quality, not the watered down stuff, 14oz
1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain
1 cooked chicken, shredded or diced, equivalent to 4 thighs
4 cups baby spinach leaves, uncooked
1 tablespoons fish sauce
1 handful cilantro, leaves and stems (only tender stems)
1 bunch cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted.
  • Add onion, shallots, garlic, ginger and salt.
  • Cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add green curry paste and cook, stirring often until the mixture starts to stick to the pan.
  • Add sweet potato and lentils and stir to coat with mixture, 1 minute.
  • Add broth and fish sauce, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer, stirring often.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes and lentils are cooked.
  • Add coconut milk, and yogurt and stir to mix.
  • Add spinach and cilantro and cook until spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro leaves and a dollop of yogurt (optional).

LENTIL, CHICKEN SAUSAGE AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Potato     Tomato     Vegetable     Low Fat     High Fiber     Dinner     Sausage     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 Tbsp fresh minced garlic (click for cooking tips)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 red chili, seeded and diced (use seeds to add spice)
1 lb mild Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
1 can (15.5oz) black beans
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes and 1 petite diced tomatoes, drained
2 Tbsp tomato paste (I prefer in a tube)
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
3 cups water
1 (13.5oz) can coconut milk
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil on medium heat. Add in onion, cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Next, add garlic, ginger and red chili. Stir and cook another 2 minutes. Add in sausage, constantly breaking up for 5 minutes until brown. 2. Add the remainder of the ingredients, stirring after each addition. 3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the lentils and sweet potatoes are soft and soup is at the consistency you prefer (you may add more water if the soup gets too thick). 4. Remove the bay leaves from the soup, add to bowls and top with cilantro. Serve with Five Grain bread.

SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP



SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     High Fiber     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 1 large pot

Number Of Ingredients 14

1tbsp olive oil
2 cups dry green lentils, soaked in advance for 2-3 hours
1 large sweet potato, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
3 tsp grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large can chopped tomatoes
6-8 cups of veggie stock or water
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground thyme
1 tsp curry powder
2 tsp salt
dash cayenne

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium low heat in a large soup pot. Add the chopped onions, and saute. While your onions are cooking, you can grate the ginger directly into the pot and let them cook together. Once your onions are translucent, add the cumin, coriander, thyme, curry powder, cayenne, and salt. Saute for 1 minute, then add the can of tomatoes (including the liquid). Stir well, making sure to get all the good stuff off the bottom of your pot. Add the sweet potatoes and enough stock to cover them. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer covered until sweet potatoes can be pierced with a fork (or until they're about 3/4 of the way cooked). Drain and rinse the lentils, then add them to the pot along with the garlic. At this point you'll probably need to add a few more cups of stock for the lentils to absorb. Allow to simmer until the lentils and sweet potatoes are fully cooked (about 10-15 minutes). Check every 5-10 minutes during this stage to ensure there's enough liquid. This soup can be served immediately, or it can simmer indefinitely. The lentils and sweet potatoes will get quite soft if you wait to serve it, but it still tastes great. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the soup until smooth and then stir it back into the pot.
  • If you don't have any vegetable broth on hand, you can use water instead. Just add a little extra salt and pepper to taste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or spinach.
  • Top the soup with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream, or chopped cilantro before serving.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This sweet potato lentil soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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