Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
A velvety, warming soup that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with earthy red lentils and aromatic spices. This nutritious blend perfectly balances complex carbohydrates and protein, finished with a swirl of cream and fresh herbs for an elegant touch.
- Total time
- 40min
- 10 prep, 30 cook
- Per serving
- 715kcal
- 31 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £1.95
- average cost
- Gluten Free
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian

Nutrition per serving
This Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup recipe contains 715 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 31g of protein, 112g of carbohydrates, and 14g of fat, making it high in protein.
715kcal
Protein31g18% of calories
Carbs112g64% of calories
Fat14g18% of calories
- Fibre
- 13.7g
- Sugar
- 27.9g
- Saturated fat
- 5.1g
- Salt
- 2.5g
Ingredients
Servings
Equipment
Blender
Method
0 of 7 done- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic, cumin, and ground coriander, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add sweet potato cubes and red lentils, stirring to coat with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes and lentils are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Stir in the cream, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup: questions
- How long does it take to make Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup?
- This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- Is Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup suitable for meal prep?
- Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or snack. With 31g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup?
- The key ingredients are Red Lentils, Sweet Potato, Onion. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup healthy?
- This recipe contains 715 calories per serving with 31g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, vegetarian, pescatarian diets.
- What diets is Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Pescatarian diets. It provides 31g of protein per serving.
Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk