Squash Lentil Soup
Ingredients
The base
-
2
tablespoons
olive oil
-
½
medium
yellow or white onion
-
4
cloves
garlic
-
1
inch piece
fresh ginger
-
1 ½
pounds
frozen cubed butternut squash
-
1 ¼
cups
yellow, brown or green lentils
-
4
cups
unsalted vegetable or chicken stock
-
15
ounces
full-fat coconut milk
Seasonings and flavorings
-
2
teaspoons
coarse salt
-
2
teaspoons
ground turmeric
-
1 ½
teaspoons
ground cumin
-
1
teaspoon
ground black pepper
-
½
teaspoon
crushed red pepper flakes
-
Zest and juice of 1-2
medium
limes
-
2
tablespoons
white wine vinegar
-
2
teaspoons
granulated sugar or honey
Garnish
-
1
cup
fresh parsley and/or cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-low heat.
- Sauté onions for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; sauté for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in cubed butternut squash, lentils, and stock; bring to a low simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft.
- Mix in coconut milk, lime zest and juice, vinegar, sugar, and herbs.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve in bowls and garnish with freshly ground black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
339
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
39g
Total protein
7g
Sodium
570mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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