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Lentil Sweet Potato Curry Soup


  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Vegan Lentil Sweet Potato Curry Soup is comforting, flavorful and perfect for a weeknight dinner! Even your non-vegetarian family and friends will go back for seconds. 


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsp grated, fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 ½ cups dry French green lentils*
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 13.5 oz can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped or torn
  • For garnish: cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat a dutch oven over medium and add olive oil. 
  2. Add onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for a few more minutes. (Be careful not to let garlic burn.) Add tomato paste and stir well. 
  3. Add curry powder, cinnamon and salt and stir to coat. Add remaining ingredients except for kale and stir. 
  4. Increase heat, bring soup to a boil, then reduce to low and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender. 
  5. Add kale, stir well and let wilt for a minute or two. Serve with fresh cilantro (optional).

Notes

*If you're unable to find French green lentils, opt for regular green or brown lentils.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Soups
  • Method: Stovetop

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 646
  • Sugar: 13.7 g
  • Sodium: 1678.6 mg
  • Fat: 29.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 19.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 81.2 g
  • Fiber: 14.7 g
  • Protein: 24.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: curry lentil soup