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What’s better than warming up with a hearty bowl of sweetpotato soup? Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, our Curried Sweetpotato and Apple Soup is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The spicy kick of curry powder and the creamy consistency are what make this sweetpotato soup. Serve with brie and apple grilled cheese sandwiches, topping with homemade croutons, or sprinkling with herbs of your choice.

Curried Sweetpotato Apple Soup

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(8 ouncetart apple (such

olive oil

onion (coarsely chopped (2 cups))

curry powder

apple juice

salt

container (6 ounce plain low-fat yogurt)

croutons (optional)

Pierce sweetpotatoes and apples with fork tines. Microwave sweetpotatoes and apple on high until apple is very tender, about 6 to 7 minutes. Remove apple; set aside until cool enough to handle.

Continue microwaving sweet potatoes on high until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes longer. Set aside until cool enough to handle.

Meanwhile, in large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and curry powder. Cook and stir until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.

Transfer broth mixture to bowl of food processor; reserve saucepan.

Halve sweetpotatoes and apple. Remove apple core, scoop potato and apple pulp from skin. Add to processor. Add salt; whirl until very smooth, gradually adding apple juice through processor feed tube. Transfer mixture to reserved saucepan.

Bring to boil over medium heat; whisk in yogurt. Reheat just until hot (do not boil).

Serve topped with croutons, if desired.

Lentil loaf is an excellent recipe for those who want to eat less meat but are not necessarily vegan.Our recipe combines hearty lentils with vegetables, herbs, spices, cheese, and egg to make a vegetarian alternative to meatloaf that is tasty and satisfying.

Lentil loaf

extra virgin olive oil

onion (finely chopped)

carrots (finely chopped)

celery (finely chopped)

garlic (pressed)

tomato paste

oregano

paprika

black pepper

(15-ounces each) lentils (brown

oats (or rolled oats)

parsley (chopped)

parmesan cheese (grated)

ketchup

apple cider vinegar

sugar (optional)

garlic powder

onion powder (optional)

make flavor base

Preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper, letting some paper hang out so you can pull the loaf out once it’s cooked.Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet. Add 1 large onion, 2 medium carrots, 2 ribs celery, 3 cloves garlic (all finely chopped) and cook gently for 10 minutes. Stir often.Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper and cook one more minute.

add lentils

Turn the heat off, add 3 cans (15-ounces each) lentils (drained well), 1 cup quick-cooking oats, and 3 tablespoons parsley.

blend mixture

Stir to combine, then transfer the mixture into a food processor, and pulse until coarsely blended.Tip: alternatively, blend it into the skillet with an immersion blender.

add egg

Transfer mixture back to the pan and stir in 1 large egg (beaten) and ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated). Tip: if you are vegan, omit the egg and substitute non-dairy cheese for the parmesan.

bake

Mix well, then transfer into the loaf pan and flatten with the back of a spoon. Bake at 375°F or 190°C for 30 minutes.

make glaze

In a separate bowl, whisk 1½ cup ketchup with 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.Then, take the lentil loaf out of the oven, pour the ketchup glaze on top, and bake for 15 more minutes.

serve

Take the lentil loaf out of the pan by pulling the parchment paper that hangs on the sides.Arrange it on a cutting board or serving platter, and slice it into ¾-inch (2 cm) slices.

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