SPICED SWEET POTATO CHOWDER

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At my house, we're all crazy for chowder. This meatless version is loaded with root veggies and spices-cinnamon, cardamom and allspice-that really say fall. -Mary Anne Thygesen, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h15m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
1 pound medium sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium fresh beets, peeled and cubed
2 cartons (32 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups coconut milk

Steps:

In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until vegetables and lentils are tender. Stir in coconut milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 10g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 13g protein.