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
4.3 from 3 ratings
Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup

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
1

Equipment

Blender

Method

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  1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add garlic, cumin, and ground coriander, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sweet potato cubes and red lentils, stirring to coat with the spices.
  5. Pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes and lentils are tender.
  6. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
  7. 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