SWEET & SPICY BUTTERNUT, ORANGE AND RED LENTIL SOUP

SWEET & SPICY BUTTERNUT, ORANGE AND RED LENTIL SOUP image

Categories Soup/Stew Vegetable Vegetarian High Fiber Healthy Vegan Simmer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as olive or sunflower oil
1 tablespoon garam masala, medium
1 tablespoon ground spice seeds - any one or a combination of cumin, fennel, fenugreek, coriander and mustard seeds
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large carrots, peeled and finely diced
3 celery ribs, including leaves, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced or finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 litres water, boiling
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons white pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons soya sauce, good quality such as Kikkoman
1 kg butternut, no skin or seeds, diced
1 cup dried split red/orange lentils
1 cup orange juice, either freshly squeezed or 100% juice in bottle or carton

Steps:

In a large soup pot heat oil, garam masala and ground seeds over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add carrots and celery and cook for a further 8 minutes or so, stirring often. Don't worry if the bottom of the pot begins to darken a bit, because this releases the spicy flavours and will be lifted into the soup when you add water. In the last 2 minutes add garlic, ginger and turmeric. Add water, salt, pepper, soya sauce, butternut and dried lentils. Bring to the boil, stirring well, reduce heat to low, cover and allow to simmer for an hour or so. Using a hand/stick blender, blend the soup very well in the pot, adding enough orange juice to bring the soup to the right consistency and balance between sweetness and spiciness. Can be served immediately, or allowed to rest before reheating and serving.

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Mereseini Tuitoga

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I always have some on hand in the fall and winter.

Eva Eshun

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I love the vibrant colors of this soup. It's so inviting.

Katsuki Kinnie

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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.

Asim Phull

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I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe. I ended up using canned butternut squash and frozen red lentils, which worked out fine.

Babuu Ambrosi

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I thought this soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit too sweet for my taste.

Blue Craine

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This soup is so creamy and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.

tumading sanyang

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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of butternut squash, oranges, and red lentils, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together. I'll definitely be making this soup again.

Goodness Egwu

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This soup was a hit with my family! My kids loved the sweet and spicy flavors. I will definitely be making this again.

Lavinia Peia

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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a bit of extra chili flakes for a bit more heat.

Mahar M

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This soup was a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The butternut squash and oranges added a natural sweetness, while the red lentils and chili flakes brought a touch of heat. The soup was also very creamy and filling, thanks to the

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