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Chili-Lime Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 large sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed (about 4 cups))
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (or to taste)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • Juice of 1–2 limes
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • Optional: cilantro for serving

Instructions
 

  • Stovetop Instructions:
  • Add sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, chili flakes and broth to a pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until the potatoes are fully tender.
  • Blend until silky smooth using an immersion blender (or carefully transfer to a blender).
  • Stir in cooked lentils, add lime juice and season to taste.
  • Warm through and serve.
  • Instant Pot Instructions:
  • Add sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, chili flakes and broth to the Instant Pot.
  • Cook on Manual / Pressure Cook, 8 minutes.
  • Quick release the pressure.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Stir in cooked lentils, add lime juice and season before serving.