Basic Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup. Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 kg sweet potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups dried red lentils
8 cups stock or 8 cups water
1 tsp salt
fresh ground pepper , i use a fair bit

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat and add onion and garlic.
Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and slightly caramelized.
Add stock, sweet potato, 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Simmer the soup for about 30-40 minutes, until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender.
Puree the soup, I usually just use a potato masher. But you could use one of those 'stick' blenders.
If it seems too thick after blending, add another cup of stock or water and stir well.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	346.82 Kcal (1452 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4g	6%
Sodium	838.32mg	35%
Potassium	1349.8mg	29%
Total Carbs	57.93g	19%
Sugars	8.93g	36%
Dietary Fiber	18.94g	76%
Protein	20.01g	40%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	42%
Iron	5.1mg	28%
Calcium	89.6mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.19 Kcal (336 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.92g	6%
Sodium	193.83mg	35%
Potassium	312.09mg	29%
Total Carbs	13.39g	19%
Sugars	2.06g	36%
Dietary Fiber	4.38g	76%
Protein	4.63g	40%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	10%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	42%
Iron	1.2mg	28%
Calcium	20.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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