Roots & Lentil Soup

Roots & Lentil Soup is a rich soup that is lightly sweet and spicy. This dish makes for a complete protein that is easy to make and wonderful to enjoy in the colder months. Try mixing up the spice blend for different flavors such as a garam masala curry style or Thai spice approach. For a no-oil version or low-sodium version, simply roast the vegetables without oil and use low-sodium broth.

Ingredients

Serves: 5-6 Time: 50 minutes

Roots & Lentil Soup

• 3 large carrots, diced
• 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 Tbs tomato paste
• 1 cup red lentils
• 4-5 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• 1 Tbs olive oil

Directions

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 400ºF, then prepare your carrot and sweet potato.
2. Lay the diced/cubed carrot and sweet potato out on a roasting tray, drizzling with olive oil and sprinkling with a dash of salt and pepper.
3. Place in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until softened and lightly roasted.
4. Meanwhile, prepare your onion and garlic.
5. When the carrots and sweet potato have about 10 minutes left to roast, in a large pot, set heat to medium-high and begin to sauté the onion and garlic, adding a splash of vegetable broth to prevent them from scorching.
6. Cook the onion and garlic until the onion turns translucent, then add the spices and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
7. Next, add the carrot and sweet potato, and cook together for 5 minutes.
8. Then, add the lentils, and stir together for 2 minutes.
9. Add in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil.
10. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
11. After 15 minutes, use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth and creamy. Return to pot and simmer on low for another 10 minutes.
12. Remove from heat once done, serve & enjoy!

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