SWEET & SPICY LENTIL & BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Dinner     Healthy     Vegan     Simmer

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

•2 tbsp. of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
•2 Large Cloves Of Fresh Garlic
•1 cup(s) of Rinsed Lentils
•1 1/2 cup(s) of chopped carrots
•1 1/2 cup(s) of chopped celery
•1 large onion
•2 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin
•1 1/2 tsp. of ground coriander
•1 3/4 tsp. of chili powder
•1/4 tsp. of tumeric
•1/4 tsp. of curry powder
•1 large butternut squash
•9 cup(s) of water

Steps:

  • Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 60 minutes Steps 1. Rinse the cup of lentils in a sieve/colander under cold running water. Set Aside to drain. 2. Heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil in a large sauce pan. 3. Add the chopped garlic, onions, carrots and celery over medium heat until softened. 4. Add all of the spices, cumin, coriander, chili powder, tumeric, and curry powder to the mixture. 5. Cook and stir well for about a minute until everything is coated. The smell of the spices will start to make you hungry at this point. 6. Add in the cup of lentils and mix until everything is coated with the garlic/veggie/spice mixture. 7. Peel and chop the butternut squash into small bite size pieces, add to the mixture along with 9 cups of water. 8. Increase the heat to HIGH and bring to a rolling boil. 9. Once it has come to a boil, reduce to medium-low heat and simmer covered for 20-30 minutes or until the squash and lentils have softened. 10. Stir occassionally to allow for even cooking. 11. Using the back of a wooden spoon squash some of the butternut squash along the side of the sauce pan...this will make the soup thicker and richer....If you have a potato masher just smash very easily. You dont want the soup to be totally liquified. 12. Season at the end with some freshly ground black pepper (and you can add salt to taste...)

Umar Ali Khan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Rupnarayan sharma
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I'm not usually a fan of butternut squash, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Sana Qamar
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This soup is really easy to make and it's so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Ginger Boi
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I love that this soup is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Paige Day
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I also added some chopped kale to the soup for extra nutrients.


Ashhad Alam
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.


Elcado Wandile
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of lentils, butternut squash, and spices.


Anjana Chhantyal
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious soup.


Giovani Miranda
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Shakti Chaudhary
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and spicy flavor.


Bertha Valerio
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so hearty and filling, I don't even miss the meat.


Mandi Semane
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This soup is really versatile. I've made it with different types of lentils and different vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Robert Hansakali
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I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added a little extra cayenne pepper to the soup. It was the perfect amount of heat for me.


Jordon M-S
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the addition of the coconut milk, it gives the soup a really creamy texture.


gurgy gar
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


Abena Love
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra flavor.


LaLegende Bhs
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I'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of sweet and spicy is really unique and delicious.


SK Sanju
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This is the best lentil soup I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the soup is so hearty and filling.


SEUN VIBES
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of the butternut squash, it gave the soup a nice creamy texture.


Shoaib Khosa
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor! I love the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.