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Sweet potatoes and red lentils make a thick, warming soup.
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Sweet potato and lentil soup
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Sweet potatoes and red lentils make a thick, warming soup.
15 min prep · 30 min cook · Serves 4 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Warm oil and soften onion for 6 minutes. Stir in cumin for 30 seconds.
- 2Add sweet potatoes, lentils and stock. Reserve the lemon juice to stir in at the end.
- 3Bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, until the vegetables and pulses are completely tender.
- 4Blend carefully with a stick blender for a smooth soup, or mash and leave chunky. If blending hot soup in a jug, follow the blender’s hot-liquid instructions and work in small batches.
- 5Taste, adjust the listed seasonings and serve hot.
Cook's notes & swaps
A little help from the OPR kitchen
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Make it your own
Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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