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Vegan Vegetarian Lentil, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup

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Lentil, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup

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Ingredients

  • bay leaves8
  • carrots1 bunch
  • cumin1 pinch
  • curry powder1 pinch
  • garlic1 clove
  • lentils2 cups
  • pepper1 pinch
  • sea salt1 pinch
  • spinach1 bunch
  • sweet potato1
  • water2 cups
  • onion1

Instructions

  1. 1

    Let the dry beans soak for a 2-3 hours before you start the soup.

  2. 2

    When ready to cook, pour the water in a pot, let boil and add the onions and garlic.

  3. 3

    Add the lentils, peanut butter, and bay leaves when the water comes to a steady boil.

  4. 4

    Cover the pot and cut up the potatoes and carrots.

  5. 5

    Let the lentils cook for an hour or so, checking on it periodically (adding water is common).

  6. 6

    Then add the potatoes and carrots, along with various seasonings (curry, salt, pepper and cumin) and cover.

  7. 7

    Make sure to taste as go and let cook for about another 45 minutes to an hour.

  8. 8

    Turn off the flame and place a bunch of fresh spinach on the bottom of a bowl, pour in the soup and enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 6)

304calories
20gProtein
56gCarbs
1gFat
Saturated Fat0g
Fiber24g
Sugar7g
Sodium120mg
Cholesterol0mg

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.