Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and light green parts only); 3/4 cup dried yellow or red lentils; 1 4 -inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1 teaspoon curry powder; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving (optional); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and light green parts only)
3/4 cup dried yellow or red lentils
1 4 -inch piece ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for serving (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine the sweet potato, carrots, celery, leeks, lentils, ginger, 3/4 teaspoon curry powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a 4-to-6-quart slow cooker.
2
Add 6 cups water and stir, then cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours.
3
Stir the soup vigorously with a whisk to make a rough puree.
4
Thin with hot water, if desired.
5
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the garlic and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon curry powder and cook until the curry powder is slightly toasted, about 1 minute.
7
Stir the curry mixture into the soup and add the lemon juice, cilantro, and salt to taste.
8
Serve with lemon wedges.
9
Per serving: Calories 257; Fat 4 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 8 mg; Sodium 580 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 10 g; Protein 12 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced, 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (white and light green parts only), and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup 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.

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

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