Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 tsp of garlic powder

• 2 tbsp of curry powder

• 1 tsp of paprika

• 1 tsp of chilli

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp cumin

• 250-300g dried red lentils

• 1 large sweet potato, cut into cubes 

• 400g tin tomatoes

• 400g tin coconut milk

• 2 cups of water

• 1 low sodium stock cube

• 2 tbsp of soy sauce

• 100g spinach, chopped 

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan.

2. Add the onions, herbs and spices and cook for a few minutes.

3. Stir in the lentils, sweet potato, chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, water and stock cube.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 35-40 minutes. 

5. Stir in soy sauce and taste. Adjust the seasoning with more spices if needed, and add more water if required.

6. Add the chopped spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes.

7. Once the spinach is cooked, serve and enjoy. 

Dinner

Serves: 4-6