How many calories are in Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup?
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup has about 321 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is a Soups And Creams international recipe with 321 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
321 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
41.8 g
About This Recipe
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is a soups and creams recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around lentils, sweet potato, and onion.
Like most enduring soups and creams recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 321 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat a small pan over medium heat with olive oil.
Once heated, add the chopped onion and carrot, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until soft.
Then add the diced sweet potato, cumin and paprika if desired. Stir for one minute.
Cover with water and let boil.
Transfer to a blender cup and blitz. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the mixture to the pan along with the lentils.
Cook for 2-3 more minutes and serve.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
321
Protein
41.8g
Carbs
142.3g
Fat
7.2g
Fiber
26.8g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup has about 321 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven for Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup so there is room to simmer without boiling over.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 41.8 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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