The Ultimate Nourishing Soup for Pregnancy & Postpartum Healing

When you're growing a little human (or navigating those raw postpartum days), nourishing your body is everything. This Sweet Potato & Lentil Soup is packed with wholesome ingredients to support energy, digestion, and recovery — while feeling like a warm hug in a bowl.

Why we love it:

• Rich in iron and fiber to keep your energy levels up

• Supports healthy digestion (because we know that's a struggle!)

• Naturally anti-inflammatory with warming spices like turmeric and cinnamon

• Creamy, cosy, and super easy to make

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 4 cups of chicken broth

• 1 can coconut milk (optional for extra creaminess)

• A handful of spinach or kale

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Fresh lemon wedge for serving

Method:

✨ Sauté the base: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.

✨ Add the goodness: Toss in the sweet potato, lentils, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Give it a good stir to coat everything in those warming spices.

✨ Simmer to perfection: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potato is tender and the lentils are soft.

✨ Blend (if you love creamy): Use an immersion blender to blend half the soup for a creamy texture, or leave it chunky for more bite.

✨ Add the greens: Stir in your spinach or kale and let it wilt for a few minutes.

✨ Finish with flavor: A squeeze of fresh lemon, and a little salt and pepper to taste.

The Mama Benefits:

This bowl of goodness is not only filling but helps support your body’s changing needs — from boosting iron levels during pregnancy to aiding postpartum recovery. Plus, it's super gentle on digestion (because bloating and discomfort? No thanks).

Pro Tip:

Pair it with a slice of sourdough or quinoa for an extra protein boost and keep leftovers in the freezer for those sleep-deprived nights when cooking feels like climbing Everest.

From bump to baby bliss, this one’s for you, mama. 💛