Golden Ginger & Curry Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• The Base & Protein
• 2 large Sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup Dry red lentils (rinsed thoroughly)
• 1 can (15oz) Cannellini or Navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 4–5 cups Vegetable broth (start with 4, add more for a thinner soup)
• The Aromatics & Spice
• 1 Yellow onion (diced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated or finely minced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tbsp Mild curry powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)
• The Creamy Finish
• 1 can (14oz) Light coconut milk OR ¾ cup Plain Greek Yogurt (for extra protein)
• Optional: Squeeze of lime or 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Sauté: Sauté: Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
2. 2 Spice: Spice: Add the ginger, garlic, curry powder, and turmeric. Stir constantly for 60 seconds to "bloom" the spices and release the oils.
3. 3 Simmer: Simmer: Add the cubed sweet potatoes, rinsed red lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender and lentils have softened.
4. 4 Blend: Blend: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot to puree the soup until silky smooth. (If using a countertop blender, blend in small batches and be careful of the steam).
5. 5 Finish: Finish: Stir in the whole white beans and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6 Gently Stir In Your Choice Of: Gently stir in your choice of coconut milk or Greek yogurt. If using yogurt, first temper it by whisking it with a ladle of slightly cooled soup, then stir into the hot soup.
7. 7 Season: Season: Taste and add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime to brighten the flavors.
8. 8 Pro-Tip For Maximum Protein: Pro-Tip for Maximum Protein
9. 9 Top Each Bowl With 1 Tbsp: Top each bowl with 1 tbsp of hemp hearts or 2 tbsp of roasted pepitas. This will bring your total protein per serving to about 22g!