Red Lentil, Peanut & Sweet Potato Soup – Lentils.org

Red Lentil, Peanut & Sweet Potato Soup

  By lentilsorg    

July 17, 2015

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  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 5 Hours

  • 5 Minutes

    5 Hours

    5 Hours 5 Minutes

  • Yields: 6
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Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients (except the cilantro leaves) in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Leave chunky or puree with a hand-held immersion blender.
  2. Serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced

1-19 oz (540 mL) can diced tomatoes, with juice

1/3 cup (185 mL) split red lentils

1⁄4 cup (60 mL) chopped cilantro stems, saving leaves for garnish

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

1 Tbsp (15 mL) grated fresh ginger

4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock

1⁄4 cup (60 mL) peanut butter (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories150
Sodium350 mg
Potassium410 mg
Protein7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar5 g
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Total Carbohydrates19 g
Dietary Fiber4 g