Introduction
This Ginger Sweet Potato Coconut Soup with Lentils and Kale is a nourishing and hearty dish, perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a comforting bowl of goodness. The combination of sweet potatoes, creamy coconut milk, and warming ginger, along with protein-rich lentils and nutritious kale, makes this soup a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)