Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients
20 g butter
500 g sweet potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
5 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup red lentils
1/4 cup tomato paste
Parsley, to serve
Preparation Method
1. In a large saucepan, melt butter then saute kumara, onion and cumin for 2-3 minutes until onion is tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Blend or process soup until smooth. Return to heat, season to taste before serving.
4. Sprinkle with parsley.
5. Serve with crusty bread
Serves 6
Sourced with permission from www.bestrecipes.com.au and written by Valralph
