Nourishing Sweet Potato Red Lentil Soup
Welcome to a cozy corner of deliciousness! Today, we're cooking very simple and delicious Nourishing Sweet Potato Red Lentil Soup.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 soup pot
Ingredients
- 1 big sweet potato
- 2 cups red lentils
- 2 Tbsp ghee avocado oil
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger use less/more according to your preferences
- 1/3 tsp Curcuma powder
- Other spices of choice (such as cumin powder, garlic/onion powder, sweet paprika etc.)
- 4-6 cups of vegetable broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Instant Pot Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and chop the sweet potato into chunks.Dice the onion and mince the garlic.Grate fresh ginger. Sauté Aromatics:Set the Instant Pot to "Sauté" mode and melt ghee. Add diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.Add Spices: Sprinkle curcuma powder and any other preferred spices. Stir well.Add Sweet Potato and Lentils: Add sweet potato chunks and red lentils to the Instant Pot. Mix thoroughly.Pour Broth: Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the ingredients.Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid and set to "Pressure Cook" for 3-4 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.Season and Blend: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth (optional).Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of ghee or fresh herbs if desired
- Stove Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients: Follow the same preparation steps as for the Instant Pot.Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt ghee over medium heat. Add diced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant.Add Spices: Sprinkle curcuma powder and any other preferred spices. Stir well.Add Sweet Potato and Lentils: Add sweet potato chunks and red lentils to the pot. Mix thoroughly.Pour Broth: Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the ingredients.Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender.Season and Blend: Season with salt and pepper to taste.Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a drizzle of ghee or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Serving Suggestions for Sweet Potato Red Lentil Soup:
- crusty bread or a baguette;
- serve the soup over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa;
- yogurt drizzle adds creaminess and balances the flavors;
- sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro, parsley, or chives;
- top the soup with toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds;
- grate some Parmesan, feta, or goat cheese on top.