by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life & Home

Yes, my kids actually liked this soup.
It's rare for them to like anything with all these healthy things packed into it. Especially all these "superfoods" like lentils, spinach and even (gasp) turmeric.
But they ate it. Every last drop.
Having a coconut milk base was key. It makes this a hearty, creamy soup with a hint of sweetness. Just a hint. But it was enough to make all the other stuff tolerable. (Full disclosure: I did have to pick the spinach out of my eight-year-old's bowl.) It's also a perfect one-pot and one-bowl meal because you've got protein, veggies and carbs combined. I threw out some crusty, toasted bread and that was it. Dinner in 20 min" Yes, please.
We're adding this one to the rotation. Too easy and delicious not to make again Looking for more Sweets and Eats for the Whole Family" Find Lindsay at Sugar Mama.

One-Pot Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups chopped onion

1 1/2 cups chopped sweet potato (chop small -- it will cook faster)

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 15-oz can diced tomatoes, with juices

1 15-oz can unsweetened coconut milk

3/4 cup uncooked red lentils, rinsed and drained

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

Salt and pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, to taste (for a kick of heat!)

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