Red Lentil Soup with Sweet Potato, Pear, Coconut Milk & Lime

A quick, cozy red lentil soup simmered with sweet potato, pear, and coconut milk. Finished with lime zest and served with lime wedges for bright, creamy balance.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 2

Rinse the lentils in a colander or strainer; set aside to drain.

Step 3

Peel and small dice onion; transfer to a medium bowl.

Step 4

Peel, trim, and small dice carrot; add to the bowl with the onion.

Step 5

Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 6

While the pan heats up, trim and small dice celery; add to the bowl with the other veggies.

Step 7

Once the pan is hot, add oil and swirl to coat the bottom. Add onion, carrot, celery, and spices to the pan; cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften, 3-4 minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, peel and small dice sweet potato.

Step 9

Zest lime and then cut into wedges (set wedges aside for serving).

Step 10

Add lentils, sweet potato, lime zest, broth, and coconut milk to the pan; stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 11

Peel, quarter, core, and small dice pear; add to the soup. Once the soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until veggies and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 12

Divide soup between bowls, and serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!