Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Bisque Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb sweet potato, 1 large peeled, chopped up
1 cup red lentils
1/4 cup dried apricot chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion or shallot
1/2 tsp thai red chili paste
1/4 cup light coconut milk
4 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper
cilantro and pomegranate seed

Directions:

Place sweet potato, lentils, apricots, onion, chili paste, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to lpw heat, cover and simmer until lentils are falling apart, about 25 minutes. Let soup sit, uncovered, 10 minutes.
Add coconut milk. Using a blender, puree soup until smooth, in batches if necessary. Stir in salt and pepper, and add more if desired.
To serve: Divide pureed soup among bowls, and top each with cilantro and pomegranate seeds or juice (if using as a garnish). Makes 6 servings and can be frozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	225.9 Kcal (946 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.86g	4%
Cholesterol	0.14mg	0%
Sodium	624.2mg	26%
Potassium	784.62mg	17%
Total Carbs	39.1g	13%
Sugars	7.21g	29%
Dietary Fiber	12.9g	52%
Protein	10.29g	21%
Vitamin C	14.6mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	56.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.79 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat	8.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	4%
Cholesterol	0.05mg	0%
Sodium	217.7mg	26%
Potassium	273.65mg	17%
Total Carbs	13.64g	13%
Sugars	2.52g	29%
Dietary Fiber	4.5g	52%
Protein	3.59g	21%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	25%
Iron	1.3mg	20%
Calcium	19.8mg	6%

* 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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