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Chunky Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, lunch, Soup
Cuisine Indian, Vegetarian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 40 grams ginger roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 100 grams red lentils
  • 400 grams chopped tomatoes
  • 1 liter vegetable stock
  • 400 grams butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to garnish yogurt
  • to garnish chopped coriander

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the cumin, coriander, and turmeric and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Add the lentils, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the butternut squash and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with yogurt and garnished with chopped coriander.
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