Last Updated on December 17, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

Creamy Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup is a healthy vegan recipe that is perfect for the winter. It’s vibrant in color, full of flavor, and packed with nutrition. This cozy bowl of soup will not only fill you up, but warm you up during the colder months.

Your chilly winter nights just got better with this Creamy Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup recipe. It’s super thick, perfectly sweet, with a bit of spice, and incredibly nutritious. 

The base is a pretty simple combination of hearty sweet potatoes, protein-rich red lentils, warming + spicy spices, and creamy coconut milk. I love incorporating coconut milk to make this soup extra rich and the touch of pure maple syrup at the end compliments the soup perfectly. If you’re concerned about the soup being too spicy, reduce the cayenne, but the coconut milk truly helps to melow the spiciness. So start with less and you can always add more.

Not only is this creamy soup recipe delicious, but it’s also pretty straightforward to make. All that is required is one pot, a high-speed blender, and your soup is served.

I personally love garnishing the soup with roasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of coconut milk, & a healthy pinch cayenne. It takes the soup to an extra level of deliciousness. Toppings or not though, I know you’ll love this creamy red lentil soup recipe, as it is the perfect easy dinner for the cooler weather!

Why You’ll Love This Healthy Vegan Soup Recipe

• Quick & Easy: This creamy soup recipe comes together in under 45 minutes.
• The Perfect Cozy Meal: A super creamy soup recipe that everyone will love during the colder months. 
• Rich, Creamy, & Dairy Free: While there is no dairy in this sweet potato soup, it still embodies a super thick & creamy texture, thanks to the coconut milk and the red lentils
• Great for Meal Prep: This Creamy Red Lentil Sweet Potato Soup recipe stores well in the fridge, making it a perfect recipe to meal prep for quick dinners throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Organic Onion: A staple for any soup. I used a medium yellow onion, but use what you have on hand!
• Organic Garlic: Make sure to use fresh garlic and not garlic powder. This ingredient is crucial to build flavor.
• Organic Spices: Ceylon cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper, are the spices used to infuse this sweet potato soup recipe. 
• Organic Red Lentils: The lentils are the staple for this soup and they’re full of healthy fats + plant-based protein. I don’t recommend substituting for any other color of lentils heere, as they will cook very differently. Oh and be sure to rinse your lentils before adding them to the pot. 
• Organic Sweet Potato: For this recipe, I used garnet sweet potatoes, but you can technically use any type of potato you love! I personally leave the skin on, since it adds extra fiber. Just be sure to scrub them well before chopping. 
• Organic Unsweetened Full-Fat Coconut Milk: This is essential to make the red lentil soup super creamy, without heavy cream. I don’t recommend subbing for regular non-dairy milk and be sure that your coconut milk comes from a can, not the carton. My favorite brand is Native Forest.
• Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth: To thin out the soup, the option to add low sodium vegetable broth is available. I prefer my soups super thick, so I usually don’t add any broth.
• Organic Pure Maple Syrup: Just a splash to amp up the sweetness of the soup.  

How To Make

1. Sauté. In a large pot, add the chopped onions and cook for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the minced garlic and the spices. Cook for another minute.
2. Cook. Once the mixture is starting to be fragrant, stir in sweet potato and rinsed lentils. Cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the coconut milk and broth. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 – 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes and lentils are tender. 
3. Blend. Transfer to a high-speed blender, along with the pure maple syrup, and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender and puree soup until smooth.
4. Heat the Soup. If not serving immediately, transfer the soup to a large pot and heat over medium-low. Otherwise, skip and serve.
5. Serve. Transfer the soup between bowls. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of coconut milk, and an extra pinch of cayenne pepper. Enjoy!

Tips for Making this Soup Perfectly

• Organic Red Lentils: Be sure to rinse your red lentils before adding them to the pot. This will remove any bitterness from the lentils.
• Organic Cayenne Pepper: If you’re concerned about the soup being too spicy, start with less cayenne pepper and you can always add more! 
• Organic Vegetables: You can certainly sneak in some additional veggies to this soup. I would suggest organic carrots or organic cauliflower.
• Organic Full-Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk: Use organic full-fat unsweetened coconut milk from the can, not the carton. This will ensure that your soup is super creamy. My favorite brand is Native Forest.
• Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth: To thin out the soup, the option to add low sodium vegetable broth is available. I prefer my soups super thick, so I usually don’t add any broth.
• Organic Toppings: Don’t forget them! Top with your favorites. I love roasted pumpkin seeds, a swirl of coconut milk, and an extra pinch of cayenne pepper!

Storing & Reheating

As mentioned above, this healthy vegan soup recipe is perfect for leftovers & meal prep!

Fridge Storage. Transfer soup to an air-tight glass container & refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Reheating. To reheat, simply transfer the soup to a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a little extra water or broth as needed until warm.

More Healthy & Cozy Vegan Recipes You’ll Love

• Vegan Sweet Potato Dal
• Butternut Squash Red Lentil Curry Soup
• Vegan Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
• Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Chickpeas
• Spiced Red Lentil Soup
• Curry Butternut Squash Red Lentil Stew

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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