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Sweet Potato And Lentil Soup (One Pot!)

Winter Lentil Soup (One Pot!)

This winter, you will really enjoy this hearty lentil soup! It's truly delicious and warm you up from inside. Enjoy the full taste of lentils together with a unique mix of spices! It's vegan and gluten-free!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Keyword: one pot, red lentils, sweet potato, winter dish, winter soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled or unpeeled, cubed
  • 1/2 head cauliflower cut in florets
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cans lentils drained and rinsed
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic or red rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked or sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • spring onion chopped, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Sauteé for 2 minutes until it's fragrant.
  • Add carrot, cauliflower, sweet potato, and cumin seeds. Sauteé for a few minutes more until the cumin seeds start to pop.
  • Add lentils, chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, vinegar, and all the spices. Cover with vegetable broth and water. Let it simmer for 15 minutes or until sweet potato is fork-tender.
  • Add more water if most of the liquid evaporates. Remove bay leaves and taste. Add salt and/or pepper accordingly to your taste.
  • Divide into bowls and serve with freshly chopped spring onion.
  • Enjoy!