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Recipe: Gingered Sweet Potato Lentil Soup 

Recipe: Gingered Sweet Potato Lentil Soup 
December 8, 2023Recipes

 

Plant-based meals are fabulous for heart health, digestive health, and chronic disease prevention.  The budget-friendly features in this dish are red lentils and sweet potatoes.  Both high in fiber, these starchy all-stars aid in blood sugar stabilization and also feed the good bacteria in our digestive tract, two key areas we’re seeing highlighted for their value in long-term health.

From the plant protein in lentils to the starchy fibers of sweet potatoes, this dish goes a step further with the powerful spices in this dish.  Combining ginger and turmeric maximizes their health benefits, as both are anti-inflammatory, support immune system function, and are excellent sources of antioxidants.  If you’re looking for a nourishing, anti-inflammatory meal to warm you up from the inside out, this soup is a plant-based powerhouse!

 

Gingered Sweet Potato Lentil Soup 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil (recommend olive or avocado)
  • 3-inch piece of fresh ginger root peeled and coarsely chopped (or 2-3 tsp ground)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup milk alternative (such as almond, coconut, soy, or oat)
  • Salt, to taste

 

Directions:

  1. Warm the oil in a large saucepan. Sauté the ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric into the oil until you can smell the spices, approximately 2-3 minutes.  Stir gently throughout so the spices don’t stick to the bottom.
  2. Add the lentils and stir for 1-2 minutes until coated with the spices. Add the water and sweet potato.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover partially with a lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender and lentils are soft and creamy.
  4. Turn off the heat and add the milk alternative, stirring to combine.

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