By duckie22
Yam and Red Lentil Soup
7 steps
Prep:45minCook:45min
Savory, creamy soup with sweet notes. I love this soup because the lentils balance out the sweetness of the yams.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:01:56 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
35
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories284.5 kcal (14%)
Total Fat9.5 g (14%)
Carbs42.4 g (16%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein8.7 g (17%)
Sodium1017.6 mg (51%)
Fiber6.4 g (23%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
1onion
small, chopped
1yam
large, Garnet, diced into 1 inch squares or spiralized
1 cupred lentils
2 tablespoonsbutter
or olive oil
2 teaspoonssalt
1 teaspoonHerbs de Province
32 ozchicken broth
5 cupswater
½ cupheavy cream
Garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Sautee onion in butter at the bottom of soup pot until translucent (about 5 minutes)
Step 2
Add salt and Herbs de Province (1 minute), stirring to bloom
Step 3
Add chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil.
Step 4
Add diced yams and lentils. Simmer for 30-45 minutes until yams are soft.
Step 5
Puree soup with immersion blender (or other appliance)
Step 6
Add heavy cream and stir. until soup is fully reheated (don't let cream boil)
Step 7
Serve and garnish with sour cream/yogurt and chives/onions
