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Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Turmeric & Ginger

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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Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes & Ginger
 
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A simple vibrant dish!
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Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • ½ cup vegetable broth for sauteing
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 red chili, chopped, seeds removed (optional if you want heat)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup of canned tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or more if needed)
  • Unsweetened shredded coconut for serving (optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat the ½ 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.
  2. 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.
  3. To serve, place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optional garnish is a sprinkle of the unsweetened shredded coconut.
  4. You can also serve this over rice.

 

13 responses to “Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Turmeric & Ginger”

  1. Lori Whitworth

    I made this with brown lentils and loved it. I topped it with spicy Hatch green chilies to serve. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
    1. Nancy Montuori

      Yum! Thank you Lori for taking the time to share and for being part of our healthy community.

  2. Jessica

    Turned out great! Thanks! 🙂

    Reply
    1. Nancy Montuori

      Thanks for the feedback Jessica and thanks for stopping by!

  3. Anna Lucena

    Hi Nancy,
    My name is Anna and I am 62 years old. I find myself getting sick all the time and after numerous visit to the doctor, I’ve decided to change my diet and focus on vegetables and fruits. I came across this recipe of lentil soup with sweet potatoes, tunería and ginger that I can’t wait to try. So thank you for sharing.
    Anna

    Reply
    1. Nancy Montuori

      Hi Anna – Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the lentil soup. Congratulations on wanting to take your health back. I highly recommend you listen to the Ordinary Vegan podcast. It can help you optimize and learn about nutrition on a plant-based diet. Here is episode one. You can find all my podcasts here. Sending you lots of compassion!
      https://ordinaryvegan.net/1-2/
      https://ordinaryvegan.net/the-podcast/

  4. Carina

    This was delicious! There were no red peppers at the store so I used a habanero pepper…Yowza! SPICY but delicious. Next time I’ll def get a different pepper and/or get some coconut milk or vegan sour cream to cut the heat. Thanks for providing these wonderful recipes! This is my first week of a completely vegan diet and loving it!

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    1. Nancy Montuori

      Hi Carina and congratulations on your plant-based lifestyle! So happy you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for taking the time out to share your thoughts!
      Nancy

  5. Dutch natural healing

    Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  6. Sharon Johnson

    My vegan grandson sent this to me via email & I got the rest of ingredients I didn’t have & am making it tonight. Sounds warm, comforting & good.

    Reply
    1. Nancy Montuori

      Hi Sharon – Thanks so much for stopping by and love that your vegan grandson shared a healthy recipe with you. How wonderful to have a grandson who wants to help you live a long and healthy life. Hope you enjoy it and please come back! Nancy

  7. Cynthia

    Red or green lentils??

    Reply
    1. Nancy Montuori

      Hi Cynthia – either will work but I like the variety of red – orange or yellow. Thanks for stopping by and for being part of our healthy community!

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