Red Lentil Sweet Potato Curry Soup | Healthy Dinner Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Almond milk is lower in calories and fat.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash has similar sweetness and texture.

Turn on the sauté function on the Instant Pot.

Add mirepoix (carrots, celery, and onions) to the pot.

Sauté the mirepoix for about 7-8 minutes until caramelized, adding water if it starts to stick.

Mince garlic using a chopper and set aside.

Add minced ginger and garlic to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds.

Pre-measure and add spices (curry powder, cumin, turmeric, black seeds, crushed red peppers) to the pot and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Turn off the sauté function.

Chop sweet potatoes and add them to the pot along with rinsed red lentils.

Pour in vegetable broth and mix well.

Lock the lid and set the timer for 10 minutes on high pressure.

After 10 minutes, release the pressure and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.

Add raw mushrooms to the blended soup and let sit for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

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