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Creamy Coconut Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato

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A cozy, nourishing soup combining red lentils, sweet potatoes, and creamy coconut milk with warming curry spices. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or comforting meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 g) red lentils
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 cups (1 liter) vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and dice the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the fresh ginger.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  4. Sprinkle in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and optional chili flakes. Stir constantly to toast the spices lightly, releasing their flavors.
  5. Add diced sweet potatoes and rinsed red lentils to the pot, stirring well to coat with spices and aromatics.
  6. Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Test sweet potatoes with a fork; they should be tender. For a creamier texture, blend about half the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender in batches.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Stir in fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before serving.

Notes

Rinse lentils thoroughly before cooking to remove dust and bitterness. Toast spices in oil to deepen flavor. Use full-fat coconut milk for richness. Blend only half the soup for texture variation. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating if soup thickens. Variations include adding chickpeas, tofu, or shredded chicken for protein, swapping sweet potatoes with butternut squash, or stirring in baby spinach near the end.

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