1sweet potatolarge, peel and cube into 1-inch pieces
1/2cupcarrotssliced
1/2cuponionsdiced
1/2cupcelerydiced
1/2cupred bell pepperdiced
2garlic clovesminced
1/2teaspoonground coriander
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1teaspooncurry powder
1/2teaspoonturmeric
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2cuplentilsrinsed
3cupsvegetable brothlow-sodium
1cupkaleroughly chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Once hot, add the sweet potato, carrot, onion, celery, pepper, and garlic. Cook just until onions begin to soften.
Add the coriander, cumin, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika to the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the cooked spiced vegetables, lentils, and vegetable broth in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
Remove 1 cup stew and place in a blender, or mash well with a fork. Blend or mash until smooth and return to the slow cooker along with the chopped kale.
Cook on high for an additional 10 minutes, or until the kale is wilted. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker, heartier stew, add 1 cup lentils and 6 cups broth.