SWEET & SPICY BUTTERNUT, ORANGE AND RED LENTIL SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Healthy     Vegan     Simmer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as olive or sunflower oil
1 tablespoon garam masala, medium
1 tablespoon ground spice seeds - any one or a combination of cumin, fennel, fenugreek, coriander and mustard seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced
3 celery ribs, including leaves, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 litres water, boiling
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons white pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons soya sauce, good quality such as Kikkoman
1 kg butternut, no skin or seeds, diced
1 cup dried split red/orange lentils
1 cup orange juice, either freshly squeezed or 100% juice in bottle or carton

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot heat oil, garam masala and ground seeds over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add carrots and celery and cook for a further 8 minutes or so, stirring often. Don't worry if the bottom of the pot begins to darken a bit, because this releases the spicy flavours and will be lifted into the soup when you add water. In the last 2 minutes add garlic, ginger and turmeric. Add water, salt, pepper, soya sauce, butternut and dried lentils. Bring to the boil, stirring well, reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for an hour or so. Using a hand/stick blender, blend the soup very well in the pot, adding enough orange juice to bring the soup to the right consistency and balance between sweetness and spiciness. Can be served immediately, or allowed to rest before reheating and serving.

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shani Bacha
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ali Talpur
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually make a big batch and freeze it in individual containers so I always have some on hand.


Sk Rahim
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I love the vibrant color of this soup. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.


Kaylin Finnigan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread.


Madam Janet Ali
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The soup was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Parvej Allam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread and a salad.


Matty Stpeter
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I love making this soup in the fall when butternut squash is in season. It's the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold day.


Sujit Kumar Dil
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet butternut squash and they don't even notice the lentils.


landry nyawuame
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I'm a big fan of butternut squash soup and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


Sumona Sumi
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually double the recipe so I have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Musbah-Amiri
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The sweetness of the butternut squash and the spiciness of the orange and ginger are perfect together.


Sama Osama
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Babirye Bushirah
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Diyaa Elshamy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I also added a few chopped carrots and celery to the soup to make it even more hearty.


Safeer Gopang
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of extra ginger and garlic to give it a bit more of a kick.


Ansarul 10
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The combination of the sweet butternut squash, the spicy orange, and the earthy red lentils is perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was