Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

A delicious soup where aromatic spices and very healthy foods such as lentils, sweet potatoes, and ginger intertwine. The soup is highly suitable for people with digestive issues, as it contains a lot of fiber and foods that are very beneficial for digestion.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 1
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 spoons Oil, plant, coconut

  • 0.5 teaspoons Spices, cumin, seeds

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, turmeric, ground

  • 1 teaspoon Spices, curry powder

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 pod Garlic, fresh

  • pieces Ginger, fresh

  • 2 piece Sweet potato

  • 300 g Lentils, raw

  • 1.5 l Soup base, chicken, cube

  • pieces Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

Steps

  1. Sort the lentils, place them in a sieve, and rinse thoroughly under running water. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Peel the onion and garlic, and chop them separately. Peel the ginger and grate it finely.

  2. Heat oil in a pot and sauté the spices for one minute, then add the onion and season with half a teaspoon of salt. Once the onion softens, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute or until the garlic becomes fragrant.

  3. Add the sweet potatoes and lentils to the pot. Mix well and pour in the broth. Bring the contents to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook the soup for another 20 minutes. When the lentils and sweet potatoes soften, the soup is ready. Add more broth or water if needed during cooking.

  4. Season the prepared soup with pepper and salt to taste. Serve it in soup bowls or deep plates. A spoonful of Greek yogurt (or sour cream) pairs excellently with the soup.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 287.04 kcal
  • Fat: 4.85 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.58 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42.36 g
    • Sugars: 2.11 g
  • Protein: 16.65 g
  • Fiber: 19.39 g

Advice

Before serving, the soup can be garnished with chopped parsley or mint.