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Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup with Coconut

November 1, 2014 Mary 8 Comments

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I have come to regard November as the older, harder man’s October. I appreciate the early darkness and cooler temperatures. It puts my mind in a different place than October. It is a month for a quieter, slightly more subdued celebration of summer’s death as winter tightens its grip. ~Henry Rollins

I’m not sure what to make of November.

It’s a kind of no person’sΒ land between harvest and solstice. Short days punctuated with cold wind and rain.

I’m torn between hibernation and soup.

Looking for something with color while the world outside turns increasingly dark and colorless.

Something that keeps hands and heart warm like this Sweet Potato and Red Lentil soup.

The red lentils make it robust and filling – perfect for November.

5 from 1 vote
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Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup with Coconut
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
The red lentils make this a filling and substantial soup for an easy winter dinner. If you are serving the soup as the start to a meal, you can leave out the lentils for a less filling soup.
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Mary Gillespie
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
  • 4 small sweet potatoes peeled and cut in chunks
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml red lentils
  • 4 cups / 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon / 1.25 ml pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon / 2.5 ml ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon / 5 ml ginger
  • 1/2 cup / 125 ml coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons / 45 ml chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Cook onions in the oil until soft but not browned.
  3. Stir in salt, coriander and ginger.

  4. Add carrots, sweet potatoes and lentils. Stir to coat with onion and spice mixture.
  5. Add stock, pepper and ginger.

  6. Bring mixture to a boil. Turn down and simmer, covered, until vegetables are soft - about 25 minutes.
  7. Let soup cool slightly, then puree in blender and return to pot.
  8. Return to simmer, and add coconut milk. Stir until thoroughly mixed, and simmer gently for 5 more minutes.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (if using) and serve.

dairy free, soup, vegan, vegetarian

Comments

  1. Lara says

    April 7, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    Wonderful! Even in spring πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Mary says

      April 8, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks, Lara πŸ™‚ (I think it’s really always a good time for soup πŸ™‚ )

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    March 23, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Delicious!

    Reply
    • Mary says

      March 26, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked it πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. DeNae says

    November 1, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I found you on the blogher site since I’m giving NaBloPoMo my best shot. I randomly clicked and loved your way with words and the lovely segue into your kitchen. I look forward to getting you know you over the course of this month’s blogging. Here’s to soup weather. Mmmmmmm.

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 2, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Thanks for stopping by πŸ™‚ It’s wonderful how NaBloPoMo provides the opportunity to meet new bloggers and get to know new blogs. I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts! (Where do you find the time?)

      Reply
  4. Shazzameena says

    November 1, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I, too, am in the mood for soups. I am working my way through some of Marcella Hazan’s soups and have just recently made two of her lentil soups. Yours looks rather lovely.

    Reply
    • admin says

      November 2, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks for visiting πŸ™‚ I love the illustrations on your blog, and your writing style. I’ve tried several of Marcella’s recipes, though not recently. Your blog has made me want to revisit them πŸ™‚

      Reply

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