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Description
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian soup made with pumpkin, red lentils, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups pumpkin, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric.
- Add pumpkin and lentils, mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Blend until smooth or leave chunky.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg