Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
Description
Spices and veggies abound in this easy red lentil soup featuring sweet potatoes, spinach, and garam masala.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
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3 carrots, chopped
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4 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon garam masala
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1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
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3 cups water
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4 cups chopped fresh spinach
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1 1/2 cups red lentils
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, garlic, garam masala, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add broth and water. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors start to blend, about 10 minutes.
2
Add spinach and lentils; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.