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Vegetarian Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A hearty and nutritious vegetarian soup combining sweet potatoes, lentils, and vegetables, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped sweet potato
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

lentils

  • 1 cup green (or brown) lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils

liquids

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 cup almond milk (or coconut milk)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2-3 cups spinach

Instructions 

  • Heat oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add celery, carrot, sweet potato, and mushrooms; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Season with salt and spices, cook 2 minutes.
  • Stir in lentils, then add broth, water, and tomato paste; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in almond milk, lemon juice, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to garnish with yogurt, parsley, pepper flakes, or jalapenos for extra flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Lentils