Sweet Potato Carrot Apple Red Lentil Soup

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sweet Potato Carrot Apple Red Lentil Soup.

1. Step 1

   Start by grabbing a large, heavy-bottomed pot and melting some butter over medium-high heat.

2. Step 2

   As the butter sizzles, toss in your chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, and onion.

3. Step 3

   Stir occasionally and enjoy the delightful aroma as the onion softens and turns translucent, which should take about 10 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Next, add in the red lentils along with a sprinkle of salt, minced ginger, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, and paprika.

5. Step 5

   Pour in the vegetable broth and watch as the mixture comes to a lively boil over high heat.

6. Step 6

   Once it’s bubbling away, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 30 minutes, allowing the lentils and vegetables to become tender and flavorful.

7. Step 7

   When the time is up, grab your immersion blender and purée the soup right in the pot until it’s beautifully smooth.

8. Step 8

   Turn the heat back up to medium-high and let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes.

9. Step 9

   If you find the soup is a bit too thick for your liking, simply add a splash of water until it reaches your perfect consistency.

10. Step 10

    Enjoy the warmth and comfort of this delicious soup, perfect for any day!.