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Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Red Lentil Soup


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  • Author: comfortfoodlitegmail-com
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A healthy and hearty soup perfect for cold weather, made with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and red lentils.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • Optional: greens like spinach

Instructions

  1. Chop sweet potatoes and add them to the pressure cooker.
  2. Add chickpeas (drained), rinsed red lentils, chopped onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
  3. Season with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in vegetable stock until it covers all ingredients.
  5. Seal the lid and cook at high pressure for 12 minutes.
  6. Carefully release the steam valve and stir the soup.
  7. Blend partially for a creamy consistency if desired, and add greens to wilt before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. A squeeze of lemon or coconut milk can enhance flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg