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vegetarian lentil soup sweet potatoes & spinach

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Magli HuguetPerez
@cocinandoconmagli
Cape Coral, FL

I love soups for whatever reason and any time. This vegetarian lentil soup is packed with exotic flavors, protein and heart-warming goodness. Make a large pot and save in the freezer for later. Don't tell your family what is in it, just make it and serve, I know they will love it!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vegetarian lentil soup sweet potatoes & spinach

  • 1 bag
    brown lentils about 2 cups
  • 2
    small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 c
    fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp
    powder cumin
  • 1 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    of crushed cayenne pepper (more if you like heat)
  • 1
    onion chopped
  • 3 clove
    garlic chopped or minced
  • 1
    serrano chile (optional)
  • 2
    carrots diced or cut round
  • 2 stalk
    of celery diced
  • 2 box
    (32 fl oz) boxes of vegetable stock
  • 1 can
    (28 oz) large can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • salt & black pepper to taste

How To Make vegetarian lentil soup sweet potatoes & spinach

  • 1
    In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until it turns translucent.
  • 2
    Add the carrots, celery and Serrano Chile and continue to saute for 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Rinse the lentils until the water runs clean. Add the lentils to the pot, dry spices and stir.
  • 4
    Add the diced tomatoes, the vegetable broth, bay leaves and stir.
  • 5
    Turn up the heat to bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the hear to medium; add the sweet potatoes and let it simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until it has thickened considerably and the lentils are tender.
  • 6
    Once the lentils have attained their desired softness and you are ready to serve, add the spinach. I prefer to add the spinach leaves whole, since spinach shrinks when its cooked, so chopping is not necessary.
  • 7
    Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary and stir. Remove bay leaves and serve warm.
  • 8
    Enjoy my friends!
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