PURéED WINTER SQUASH AND RED LENTIL SOUP
Here the tawny hue of the cooked lentils blends well with the sweet yellow-orange winter squash. If you're looking for Halloween colors for a dinner main dish or starter, look no further.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil over medium heat in large, heavy soup pot. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute.
- Stir in turmeric, squash, red lentils and 2 quarts water. Turn up heat, add salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, skim off foam, cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes, until squash and lentils are tender. Taste and adjust salt.
- Purée soup using an immersion blender or, working in batches, in a blender (pull a towel down over the top of blender to avoid hot splashes). Return to pot if using blender. Add black pepper, taste and adjust salt, and heat through.
- Just before serving, heat butter over medium heat in a small skillet or saucepan and add remaining 2 teaspoons mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Cook, stirring, until seeds are lightly colored and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir into soup.
- Serve with a generous dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 414 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Artemio Romero
[email protected]I'll definitely be making this soup again and again.
Sarah Spendy
[email protected]5 stars for this soup! It's a winner.
Sabina Budha Magar
[email protected]I highly recommend this soup. It's delicious, healthy, and easy to make.
Dx GAMING
[email protected]This soup is a must-try for any squash lover.
Johnson Mbadiegwu
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Naim Hosen
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook. I followed the recipe step-by-step and it turned out perfect.
Tristan Mbugua
[email protected]I love how affordable this soup is. It's made with simple, everyday ingredients that I can find at any grocery store.
Ibukun Olayunka
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with squash, lentils, and carrots, all of which are good for you.
Rudrayani Shrestha
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.
adewale sodiq
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the red lentils add to this soup. It's so vibrant and inviting.
ali farhat
[email protected]This soup is so versatile. I've made it with different types of squash and lentils, and it's always delicious. It's also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables for my kids.
Jason Cuellar
[email protected]I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation. I will definitely be making this soup again.
BICHOU FAYECH
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some roasted butternut squash in my fridge and this soup was the perfect way to use it up.
sahil amirov
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this soup changed my mind. The squash is so sweet and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the lentils and spices.
Ajaib Sahil
[email protected]This soup is so smooth and creamy, and the lentils add a nice protein boost. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.
Robert Snyder
[email protected]I love how easy this soup is to make. I just threw everything in my slow cooker and let it do its thing. It was ready when I got home from work and it was delicious!
Sabbir Ahamed
[email protected]This soup is a delightful blend of flavors, with the sweetness of the squash balancing out the earthiness of the lentils. It's a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a cold winter day.