SPICED SWEET POTATO & LENTIL SOUP

 SPICED SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP

Ingredients: (serves 4)

    • 1 tsp ground cumin

    • 2 tsp ground coriander

    • ½ tsp curry powder

    • ½ tsp chilli flakes

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • Diced onion

    • 600g peeled and diced sweet potato

    • 140g pre-soaked split red lentils

    • 1ltr hot vegetable stock 

    • 125ml full fat milk

    • plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve

Method:

    • Heat a large saucepan and saute the onions and sweet potato

    • Add split red lentils along with 1ltr of hot vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

      

    • Simmer on a gentle heat until everything has softened. 

      

    • Then add 125ml milk to the pan and bring back to the boil.

    • Allow to cool slightly, then blend the soup with a stick blender or in a food processor until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer).

    • Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt.

    • Serve with warm naan breads.