A warming lentil soup with sweet potatoes and spinach, with the addition of sauteed salami (or bacon or chorizo). A simple recipe for a delicious soup that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients:
- butter, 1 tablespoon
- extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon
- small onion, 1
- garlic cloves, 2
- small sweet potato, 1
- red lentils, 70 g
- broth, 1 liter
- turmeric, 1 teaspoon
- sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon
- hot paprika, pinch
- canned diced tomatoes, 1 can
- spinach, 2 cups
- salami, chorizo, or bacon, about 100 g
Preparation:
In a large pot, sauté the diced onion in butter and olive oil until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and the peeled, diced sweet potato. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the dry lentils and pour in the broth, then bring to a boil.
Stir in the turmeric, sweet paprika, hot paprika, and freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste (if needed). Simmer, covered, for about 10-15 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, covered.
Stir in the spinach until wilted.
In a separate pan, sauté the chopped salami, bacon, or diced chorizo until crispy. Serve with the soup.
