Slow-Cooked Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup

🥣 Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 cup lentils (green or red)

• 1 medium sweet potato

• 1 onion

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 carrot

• 1 celery stalk

• 1 tomato (or ¾ cup crushed tomatoes)

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Optional: parsley or cilantro

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Dice all vegetables.

2. In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, celery, and carrot.

3. Add sweet potato, tomato, and spices. Stir.

4. Add lentils and broth, bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 minutes.

5. Blend partially for a creamy texture.

6. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.

💡 Add spinach or chili for a spicy kick.