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Sweet Potato, Red Lentil, and Coconut Soup

This sweet potato, red lentil, coconut soup is a winner! Quick, easy and delicious!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 519 kcal
Author Tess Masters

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) virgin coconut oil
  • 2 cups (300g) diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) minced garlic
  • 7 cups (1.68l) vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup (64g) coconut manna (or creamed coconut)
  • 1 cup (180g) raw red lentils, rinsed
  • 3 cups (450g) peeled and diced orange-flesh sweet potato (1 medium)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) minced ginger
  • 2 cups (60g) chiffonaded chard leaves (1 bunch)
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) Celtic sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. ​In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil and sauté the onion and garlic with a pinch of the salt for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.

  2. Add the broth, coconut butter, red lentils, sweet potato, ginger, and the remaining Herbamare, and increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer, mostly covered for about 30 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potato are cooked through.

  3. Stir in the chard, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until just wilted. Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, and allow the soup to cool slightly. Tweak the Herbamare and lemon juice to taste, and add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you want some more heat.