Description
A comforting and nourishing soup made with sweet potatoes, lentils, and coconut milk, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 3/4 cup dried red lentils
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice
- Fresh naan, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the grated ginger, minced garlic, and cubed sweet potatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the yellow curry powder and cayenne pepper, stirring for a minute to release the aromatic oils.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and gently mix in the dried red lentils. Season with kosher salt, stirring to combine.
- Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the sweet potatoes are soft.
- Stir in the creamy coconut milk and add the fresh baby spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the spinach to wilt and meld into the soup.
- Remove from heat and mix in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Serve the cooked basmati rice in bowls, ladling the steaming soup over it. Top with additional cilantro if desired, and alongside fresh naan for the complete experience.
Notes
For a creamy texture, add coconut milk at the end of the cooking process. Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg