Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Gre

Name: Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and sorted; 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, more or less to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 to 8 ounces Swiss chard or spinach; Juice of 1 lemon or lime; Salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils, rinsed and sorted
2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, more or less to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 8 ounces Swiss chard or spinach
Juice of 1 lemon or lime
Salt to taste

1
Heat the oil in a soup pot.
2
Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the water, followed by the lentils, sweet potatoes, and seasonings.
4
Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat.
5
Cover and simmer gently until the lentils are mushy and the potatoes are done, about 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, wash the greens, remove stems and midribs, then slice into narrow shreds.
7
Stir into the soup along with the lemon juice.
8
If the soup is too thick, adjust the consistency with a small amount of water.
9
Continue to simmer gently until the greens are just done, about 5 minutes for spinach and 10 to 15 minutes for chard.
10
Season with salt.
11
Serve at once, or if time allows, let the soup stand off the heat for an hour or two.
12
Heat through before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped red onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 6 cups water, and more.

Yes, Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Greens

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