Vegan Sweet Potato Soup
Creamy and cozy, this is a vegan sweet potato soup recipe that's sure to satisfy your craving for a hearty bowl of comfort food. It's packed with nutrients and is naturally vegan and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 onion onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 red chili pepper deseeded and finely diced
- 1 apple peeled cored and diced
- 2 inch piece ginger grated
- 1½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced
- ½ cup red lentils dry
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 1 can coconut milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced apple, curry powder, chili pepper and ginger. Saute for a further 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Transfer them to the pot, along with the lentils, vegetable stock and coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper. Put the lid on the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender (or a food processor), blend to your desired consistency. Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) and lime wedges.
Notes
- This sweet potato and lentil soup is naturally gluten free.
❄️Storage Instructions
Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freezing this soup; it can be kept in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. When reheating, use a stovetop or microwave, and adjust the consistency with a bit of vegetable stock or coconut milk if the soup is too thick.Nutrition
Calories: 497kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1051mgPotassium: 1141mgFiber: 14gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 24802IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 7mg
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