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Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup contents in a pot with a wooden spoon
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Cozy One Pot Sweet Potato Red Lentil Apple Soup

This red lentil sweet potato soup is hearty and flavorful, with a balance of sweetness from the sweet potatoes, apple, and carrots, and warmth from the spices. It's perfect for a comforting meal or a starter to a larger dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time39 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: comfort food, creamy soup, easy soup recipe, gluten-free soup, healthy soup, lentil soup, Sweet potato soup, vegetarian soup, winter soup
Servings: 4 people
Author: Karen Bell

Equipment

  • Large pot, or Dutch Oven
  • Immersion blender
  • - OR - High powered blender, or regular blender, if you do not have an immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 onion, dice
  • 3/4 cup red lentils
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  • Begin by peeling and chopping the carrots and sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
  • Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. 
  • Add the sweet potatoes, apple, onion, and carrots to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in the red lentils, salt, ginger, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Add the vegetable broth to the pot, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
  • Increase to medium-high heat, and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Allow the soup to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
  • Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, if you don't have an immersion blender, carefully transfer soup into a high-powered blender in batches and blend on high speed until smooth, then return it to the pot. Always follow your blender manufacturer's instructions for blending hot liquids, and take care not to fill the blender too much to avoid spills.
  • If the soup is too thick, add more vegetable broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Ladle the warm red lentil sweet potato soup into bowls. Serve the soup with a side of crusty sourdough bread or a simple salad for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy your delicious, homemade soup, perfect for a cozy meal at home.
  • For an extra touch, garnish your soup with pumpkin seeds or a light drizzle of coconut milk for added creaminess.

Notes

  • Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Or freeze in a labeled freezer safe container for up to 3 months. To freeze, let the soup cool completely before transferring it to freezer bags or containers.
  • If you prefer a chunkier soup, blend only half of the mixture, leaving the rest as is, creating a delightful contrast between creamy and textured bites.