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Butternwut squash and yellow lentil hearty soup

February 9, 2018 · Lunch recipe, Soup · Leave a Comment

The flavor for this soup comes from the combination of the sweetness of the squash and the sharpness of the garlic so feel free to add even more garlic than I do if you like the punchiness.

For 6 servings
2 tbsp mild olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced
1 cup yellow lentils, washed
1 1/2 litre boiling water
1 organic bullion cube
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
A handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped

 

  1. Place olive oil and onion in a large soup pan and cook on a medium heat.
  2. Let the onion sweat well until they start to brown, then add the garlic and a minute later the cubed butternut squash. Keep cooking and stirring for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add the water, lentils and bullion cube, mix well, season and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let simmer for another half an hour.
  4. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with some fresh coriander leaves.

Tip: this soup is suitable for freezing so make a large batch and freeze in individual portions so it’s quick and easy to heat up.

Tip 2: if you have fussy little eaters at home, perhaps a smooth texture will go down easier so don’t be afraid to blend it.

Tip 3: if you like it spicy, a teaspoon of hot curry powder will work wonders.

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Butternut squash, hearty, lentils, Soup, winter

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