Fall foods and a must-try soup recipe!
Santé Physique · 1 oct. 2021
Fall is in full effect and with this new change in season, our bodies need different foods to prepare for the cooler weather. Here’s a list of in-season fruits and vegetables you can include into your meals this Fall.
Plus, check out our recipe for a delicious and hearty lentil soup below!
Sweet potatoes:
This root veggie is a great source of fibre and vitamins A and C. Try it roasted with olive oil, or in soups and stews for added sweetness.
Beets:
Beets are rich in fibre as well as folate and vitamin C. This antioxidant-rich veggie is extremely versatile and can be enjoyed raw or cooked. Don’t throw out the greens! Beet greens are a great source of vitamin A and K and are delicious lightly pan fried in olive oil and finished with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Pears:
Packed with fibre, pears are delicious on their own, sliced thinly in a sandwich or puréed in a soup.
Brussels sprouts:
These nutrition powerhouses are rich in fibre, and vitamins C, K and folate. They’re also rich in antioxidants which help to keep the immune system strong.
Lentils:
Lentils pair perfectly with those hearty fall root vegetables. This legume is full of fibre and is a great way to include more plant-based sources of protein in your diet.
Lentil Sweet Potato Soup
(Serves 6-8)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups low sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- plain yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped sweet potatoes, carrots, apple and onion to the pot. Cook until softened, approx. 10 mins, stirring as needed.
- Add the lentils and remaining ingredients (except the yogurt) and stir together. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until the lentils and vegetables are soft, approx. 30 mins.
- Purée the soup using a stick blender or other blender.
- Bring soup back to a simmer till it reaches the desired temperature. Add more water or broth if too thick.
- Serve with a dollop of yogurt on top. Enjoy!
Try this sweet and savoury Lentil Sweet Potato soup which is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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