Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup

                                           

 

So, I know Punxsutawney Phil here in Pa saw his shadow again this year, and although Spring is really coming soon, I still hate the 30-degree weather we have been having here this week. So out comes the pot for some warm inviting soup!!! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.

 

Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 25mins

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, peeled and chopped

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped

3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped

3 sticks of celery, trimmed and roughly chopped

50 grams dry red lentils

4 cups vegetable stock

 

Instructions

1. Add the oil to a preheated pan over a medium heat, add the onion and sauté for 10 minutes without browning.

2. Add the sweet potato, carrot, celery and lentils and coat in the oil.

3. Toss so they are well coated and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the stock and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cook for 25 minutes or until the lentils are soft and the sweet potato is tender.

6. Puree until everything is smooth. Reheat if need be and serve.

This is a hearty filling soup and warms you right up. Serve with some toasted bread or bread cubes with a side salad. Yum.

 As always, until next time, ENJOY!