Spinach, Lentil, & Sweet Potato Soup

This post is part of our restricted diets series from Beth of Tasty Yummies.

Since it seems this winter is hanging on until the bitter end for a lot of folks this year, I decided it was the perfect opportunity for one last comforting winter meal.

OK, sure, I am in California and our idea of winter weather is the low 60s and some rain, but even with our (not so) cooler than usual winter weather — I want hot, comforting foods, that literally feel like a warm hug with every spoonful.

This simple-to-make soup is something you can prep in the morning before work and by the time you get home your dinner is hot, steamy and just ready and waiting for you. Some folks prefer to sauté vegetables like the onion, garlic, leeks, celery etc before adding them to the slow cooker, but to me it defeats the purpose. With a soup recipe like this one, I go for just dumping it all in and letting the slow cooker do its job. This soup is no-fuss and no-frills but it’s hearty, delicious and so satisfying.

lentil sweet potato soup recipe

Spinach, Lentil, & Sweet Potato Slow Cooker Soup – Gluten-Free & Vegan

serves 8 to 10

1 large onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 carrots, thinly sliced into rounds

1 large leek, cleaned well, halved then sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup dried green lentils, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours

8 cups low sodium vegetable broth

1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari or soy sauce

2 dried bay leaves

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, roughly chopped

4 cups fresh baby spinach

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

After soaking the lentils, discard soaking water and rinse beans in a strainer. Add rinsed beans and all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, except the baby spinach, and give it all a good stir. Cook on low for 8 hours. Just before serving add the fresh spinach and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

lentil sweet potato soup recipe

For more of Beth’s recipes visit her blog Tasty Yummies.

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10 years ago

This looks delicious!!:) Even though winter is already slowly saying goodbye, I am definitely going to try this recipe out:)

Tish
10 years ago

This looks so good!!! I’ve been trying to implement a meatless diet, starting off with eating fish once maybe twice a week. This is definitely going to be one of my main meals! Thank You!!! I was raving to my friend about your whipped coconut cream just today ( :

cristina
10 years ago

ummm so making this next friday!! i need good meatless options for lent ;)

10 years ago

This looks so good and healthy! Love to try it!

xoxo
Alex
http://freshhealthynatural.blogspot.com

Cristina Digby
10 years ago

I dont own a slow cooker… can I still use the stove or thermomix?

9 years ago

I made it. its delicious,,,

Anonymous
9 years ago

This looks simply amazing! 3 of my favorite ingredients in one dish. Will try to make this for sure! Thanks

-Natalie
http://thepurevoyage.wordpress.com

brittany
9 years ago

does anyone know what else i could use other than rosemary in this recipe. i really dont like rosemary.

lisandra
9 years ago

looks yummy

lisandra
9 years ago

im not good in making soups actually the only thing i’m good at when it comes to cooking is cooking papas games on http://papasgames.us/ site lol. But I’ll definitely try this soup!