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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup [vegan]

Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup [vegan]

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Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup

This Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup has a lovely velvety texture and a subtle hint of orange. The perfect pick-me-up on a cold winter day.

Serve it with fresh coriander and crusty bread.

Sweet Potato & Lentils Soup #vegan by The Flexitarian

Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup [vegan]

This Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup has a lovely velvety texture and a subtle hint of orange.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soups
Cuisine English
Servings 6 people
Calories 331 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan
Lentil Soup
handheld immersion blender

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 400 g sweet potato
  • 300 g carrots
  • 300 g leeks
  • 100 g red lentils
  • 1 onion
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp mild curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 5 cm grated ginger root [1.96 inches]
  • 1.5 litre vegetable stock
  • 400 ml can coconut milk
  • juice of 2 large oranges
  • coriander
  • salt & pepper
  • olive oil
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Instructions
 

  • Heat some olive oil in a large saucepan. Fry the finely chopped onion and crushed garlic with curry, ground coriander and ginger until soft and golden.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Clean the leek. Cut the vegetables roughly and add to saucepan.
  • Add the stock and lentils. Bring to boil. Then simmer for 20 mins until vegetables are soft.
  • Liquidise the soup.
  • Add the coconut milk, orange juices. Season to taste.
  • Serve with fresh coriander leaves and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 94mgPotassium: 851mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18659IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 4mg

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