Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Name: Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

You'll want to make enough for second helpings of this aromatic and zesty Sweet Potato Lentil Soup that will satisfy your comfort food craving while delivering a mega dose of healthy veggies.

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable broth
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low for 5-6 hours or until the vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 290 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 15g fiber), 15g protein.

I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this sweet potato lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. —Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas

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