Name: Dhal Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp turmeric; 4 cups (1 litre) vegetable broth; 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) coconut milk; ¾ cup (145 g) dried red lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 cups (450 g) sweet potato, peeled and diced; ½ cup (125 ml) plain yogurt; ½ cup (20 g) cilantro stems and leaves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime or lemon juice

Preparation

Soup
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onion in the butter for 4 minutes or until starting to brown. Add the garlic and ginger. Continue to cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the tomato paste and spices. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring. Stir in the broth and coconut milk. Add the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and continue to cook for 10 minutes or until tender, stirring a few times. Add a bit of water if the soup is too thick as needed. Adjust the seasoning.
Yogurt
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup in bowls. Garnish with the yogurt mixture. Serve with warm naan bread, if desired.

Dhal Soup with Sweet Potatoes

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