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Sweet Potato Lentil Chili Recipe - white bowl of warm and comforting lentil soup.
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Sweet Potato Lentil Chili Recipe

Sweet Potato Lentil Chili Recipe - simple to make in a crock pot, nutritious and delicious meal. Just a few ingredients and minimal prep work. Perfect for the colder months of the year.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 2 sweet potatoes about 3 cups diced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 can Hunt's® diced tomatoes 14.5 oz/411 grams
  • 2 1/2 cups brown lentils
  • 2 tsp chili powder or more to taste
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or more to taste
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 small jalapeno peppers chopped
  • fresh cilantro fo garnishing

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a crock pot. 
  • Cook for at least 8 hours on low, or 5 hours on high. The recipe makes a huge batch, so additional cooking time may be required.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños (optional).

Notes

You can add up to 1/2 can of extra tomatoes, depending on the taste you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4315IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4.7mg