It’s the first sign of Fall and we’ve actually had our first chill in the air in Sacramento, CA. I really love this time of the year – beautiful sunny days that aren’t too hot, lovely crisp mornings and evenings and the leaves are starting to turn golden. So it’s time for a yummy fall soup recipe. Enjoy!
Here’s the recipe and soup ingredients (use organic preferably):
3 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into chunks (you could also use butternut squash or pumpkin)
1 cup dry red lentils, well rinsed
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
chopped fresh ginger (about 2 inches) or 1T dry ginger powder
sea salt and pepper to taste
4 cups filtered water or homemade chicken broth (enough to cover the vegetables)
Ingredients for flavor and garnishing:
1T miso paste per person
1T organic plain yogurt or organic cream per person
Add all the soup ingredients to a large soup pot, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Blend and serve in soup bowls.
Now use the flavor and garnishing ingredients. Add IT miso to each bowl and mix it in before serving. Serve each bowl with a decorative twirl of organic plain yogurt or organic cream (about 1T per bowl). Enjoy!
And here are some of the reasons to inspire you to make this nourishing soup (other than the delicious taste):
- Sweet potatoes, butternut squash and pumpkins are loaded with beta-carotenes and are a good source of vitamin C, both of which are good for boosting immunity.
- Lentils are great source of vegetable protein and fiber.
- Onion and garlic are both great for the immune system and digestive system.
- Yellow and green peppers contain lycopene for eye health and cancer-protection – and they add a naturally sweet flavor.
- Homemade chicken broth is also great for immunity and is rich in minerals.
- Ginger is great for digestion and adds a warming zest.
- Miso is a fermented soy bean paste that has anti-cancer properties
- Yogurt (or cream) provides some fat which enhances the absorption of the all the antioxidants and beta-carotenes.
Yumm I want some already – love this recipe. But I don’t like ginger would it still taste good with other spice? any ideas?
Heidi Alexandra
Heidi
Try some of the Indian spices like curcumin, coriander or garam masala. Another option is an Italian flair so try some oregano or basil or mixed Italian spices.
Trudy
This sounds yummy, and since I just today began Sheila’s 21 day detox, I am thinking this recipe will fit right in. Thanks! Mood and food – SO true.
Sue – hope you enjoyed the soup. I know you’ll enjoy Sheila’s detox!
Yum, yum, yum, and YUM! I actually have a sweet potato — and all the other ingredients on hand. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks! ♥ Katherine.
You’re so organized Katherine – enjoy!
Trudy,
My favorite time of year too! Perfect weather for being outdoors. These dishes sound really delicious.
Dr. Robert Fenell
yummy!
This sounds delicious Trudy.
I love reading your posts because I know I’ll get great ideas for taking care of my body, mind and spirit!
Trudy,
Thank you so much for the great recipes. I am going to pass these along to my cook. So excited to try these:P
Kiyla Fenell
Hope you and your family really enjoy the soup…
This is the perfect recipe when we start to have that chill in the air here.
Thank you for sharing I will try it out and I am certain we will all enjoy it!
Trudy,
Thanks for the fantastic recipe. I am always looking for new, nutritious recipes and I cannot wait to try this out.
One of my favorite Fall activities is playing in the kitchen and creating hearty soups and stews.
Write on!~
Lisa
Good stuff Lisa – I agree, it’s always fun and motivating to get a new recipe – and this one is hearty that’s for sure. Hearty is such a super word – but I wouldn’t expect less from you, the great copywriter!
Trudy
Incredible, that’s definitely what I was searching for! Your post just spared me alot of digging around
I’ll make certain to put this in good use!
Thanks for stopping by and enjoy
Trudy, I’ve just roasted 2 sweet potatoes and some brussels sprouts. I’m going to see if I can fake this by putting them in the blender with the organic chicke broth and some spices. (I got the purple sweet potatoes… that’ll be a fun-colored soup!)
Sounds wonderful Grace – it must have looked wonderful too! thanks for the inspiration!
It worked! yum!