Sweet Potato, Carrot, Apple, and Red Lentil Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 cups pounds of sweet potatoesWashed, peeled and chopped
1 cup carrotsWashed, trimmed, peeled and sliced
1 cup applesWashed, peeled, cored and chopped
2 tablespoons cup olive oil
½  cup onionPeeled, washed, and chopped
1 cup red lentils
1/2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
2 cups low sodium vegetable stock
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley Wash, trimmed and chopped.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat.  Place the chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple and onion in the pot.  Stir and cook the apples and vegetables until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes 
2Stir in the lentils, ginger, ground black pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika and vegetable broth.  into the pot with the apples and vegetables.  Bring the soup to a boil over high heat then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft. About 30 minutes. 
3Working in batches. Pour the soup into a blender. No not fill more than ½ full.  Puree in batches until smooth.  Add to a clean pot.  Bring back to simmer on medium high heat.  
4May add water if too thick. 
5To serve, dish hot soup into bowls and top with yogurt and parsley
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth or stock. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates