Smoky Lentil & Sweet Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 cup dried red lentils
• 1/2 lb sweet potato
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
• 1 tbsp lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (about 10 minutes): Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Peel and cube the sweet potato.

2. 2

   Cook: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Simmer: Add sweet potato, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender and the soup thickens.

4. 4

   Finish: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Turn off heat and stir in lemon juice. Serve hot.