As much as I complain about not enjoying cold weather and shorter days, I must admit the food that is most often consumed during those months, i.e., soups and stews, is my most favorite!  I made this soup in the crock pot recently on a rainy Saturday.  Perfect! I really like lentils so a soup that calls for two kinds – even better!

Double Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup

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This crock pot recipe calls for red and brown/green lentils, making it twice as delicious! It also calls for Berbere curry powder which is an Ethiopian type of curry. Full of flavor, spice and intensity. Start with 1 tsp and increase from there since some brands are spicier than others. Regular curry powder will work too, though you may want to add some cayenne as well. I used spinach here but you can use any type of green.

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Servings 4-6

Double Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe This crock pot recipe calls for red and brown/green lentils, making it twice as delicious! It also calls for Berbere curry powder which is an Ethiopian type of curry. Full of flavor, spice and intensity. Start with 1 tsp and increase from there since some brands are spicier than others. Regular curry powder will work too, though you may want to add some cayenne as well. I used spinach here but you can use any type of green. CourseEntrée Servings 4-6 Servings 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 onion diced small
• 4-5 large garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp Berbere curry powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 cups sweet potato peeled, diced bite size
• 1/2 cup red lentils rinsed
• 1/2 cup brown/green lentils rinsed
• 1/2 cup brown rice rinsed
• 1 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 7-8 cups water or veg broth
• 3 cups raw spinach chopped or whole baby spinach

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Instructions

1. Saute onion in skillet until soft and opaque. Add small amounts of water as it begins to stick. Add garlic and spices, coating onion evenly, and cook another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to crock pot.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except spinach, to crock pot and cook oh high 6 hours. Add spinach and salt to taste during the last 10 minutes.

   

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