Savory & rich, this warm bowl of goodness is sure to help satisfy and keep those carb cravings at bay!
Full of fiber, and a good source of carbohydrates, this soup is great for those cold days when your body is craving something hearty and satisfying! Both sweet potatoes & carrots are high in antioxidants, loaded with vitamins especially vitamin A & C, help support the digestive system and are heart healthy. Best part, they both have great anti-cancer benefits too, especially, prostate, lung, colorectal and leukemia.
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons olive oil.
1 large organic onion, chopped (red or yellow)
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
4 organic carrots, sliced thick
1 cup organic lentils, rinsed well
2 medium - large organic sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into approximately 1” cubes. (I use both light and dark sweet potatoes)
8 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
TOPPINGS:
chopped fresh organic cilantro
dash ground nutmeg, to taste
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
dash Tabasco, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add carrots and garlic and cook stirring for a few minutes until fragrant. Add water, sweet potatoes, lentils, spices and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 35 to 45 minutes until potatoes and carrots are tender. Serve in bowls and top with cilantro and seasonings: sea salt, nutmeg and pepper,Tabasco, to taste.