Sweet'n' Smoky Coconut Lentil Soup with Beet Greens
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch beet leaves, stems removed
- 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and beet stems. Saute until onion is softened and fragrant.
- Add the sweet potato, lentils and spices. Cook, stirring often for about 5 minutes. Add the broth and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the coconut milk and the beet leaves, and simmer for another 5 minutes, until leaves are bright green and coconut milk is incorporated. Enjoy hot with naan bread or a crusty french loaf.