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Indian Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes & Ginger

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 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
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/2 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)

Method
 

Steps
  1. 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.
  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.