What I love the most about this Indian Lentil Soup are the bright and vibrant flavors. And no one would ever guess that you whipped this meal up in 35 minutes.
This recipe is also an inexpensive dish if you already have the spices. If not, don’t be afraid to buy them. The combination of cumin, coriander, and turmeric can be used as a base for any soup or stew. Lately, I have been using coriander as a back note spice in many of my recipes. It has a light, sweet, refreshing citrus flavor.
Another thing I love about this Indian Lentil Soup is the health benefits. Turmeric has a very long history of medicinal use because it contains a powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient called curcumin. Because of its brilliant yellow color, turmeric is also known as Indian saffron. It is thought to benefit heart and brain health, and scientific evidence is backing that up.
Sweet potatoes are also one of the healthiest foods you can consume. They are an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. Not only that, they are a powerful source of vitamin C, manganese, copper and vitamin B6. Let’s not forget that they are a food staple for the longest living population on earth, Okinawa.
Last but not least are the lentils. Lentils are an excellent source of folate, protein, iron, zinc, potassium and B vitamins.
Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes & Ginger
Hope you enjoy this Indian Lentil Soup as much as we did.
Interested in making more family meals with this inexpensive whole-food staple? You will. probably enjoy my Vegan Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils, Mushrooms and Peas , Vegan Lentil and Quinoa Sloppy Joe and another Indian inspired Lentil Soup with tomatoes, Coconut and Cilantro.
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Ingredients
Method
- Heat the 1/2 cup of vegetable broth in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add the minced ginger, chili (if using), garlic and spices. Saute for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes, lentils, tomatoes and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Raise the heat to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally until the lentils and potatoes are soft. Approximately 20-25 minutes. If it becomes too thick, add more vegetable broth.
- To serve, place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optional garnish is a sprinkle of the unsweetened shredded coconut.
- You can also serve this over rice.
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