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Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach

Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach balances earthy lentils and velvety sweet potatoes with warming garam masala and turmeric. Hints of garlic and a gentle kick of red pepper flakes round it out, while fresh spinach adds brightness. Serve this comforting bowl for an easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend lunch.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook35 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Cook and stir the garam masala, turmeric, and red pepper flakes into the onion mixture until coated, about 2 more minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir the broth and the lentils into the onion mixture; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the lentils are softened but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sweet potatoes; bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender and the lentils are fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Add the spinach; cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt.

About This Recipe

Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach is an Indian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chopped Spinach, Garam Masala, Garlic, and Ground Turmeric. Each serving provides about 231.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach?
It is an Indian soup recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach made of?
The main ingredients are Chopped Spinach, Garam Masala, Garlic, Ground Turmeric, Lentils. The full list of 11 is above.
What goes well with Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach?
Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach?
About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 231.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Spiced Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup with Spinach easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.

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