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Squash Lentil Soup

URL: https://thehealthyepicurean.com/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

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Sauté onions for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; sauté for another 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cubed butternut squash, lentils, and stock; bring to a low simmer.
  5. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft.
  6. Mix in coconut milk, lime zest and juice, vinegar, sugar, and herbs.
  7. Blend the soup with an immersion blender to desired consistency.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. 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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