Red Lentil Soup With Sweet Potato and Apple

101 Things to do with Apples Serves 6

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup red lentil
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1  sweet potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1  white potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3  medium apples, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup evaporated milk (optional)

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion over medium heat. Add lentils and broth.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add potatoes, apples, seasonings, salt and water. Cover and simmer until potatoes have softened, about 20 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heat and puree soup until smooth. Add more water if necessary.