Pumpkin Lentil Soup
This hot, delicious soup pairs well with a salad for a nourishing lunch or as a perfect first course. Pumpkin puree adds a creamy richness and body to this comforting soup.
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Nut Free
Soy Free
All of our recipes are oil free and vegan.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4-5 servings
What You'll Need
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp cardamom
3 ribs of celery, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 cups dry red lentils
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
3 ½ cups pumpkin puree
½ cup cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make It
1 Sauté the onions with the garlic and herbs for 2 minutes.
2 Add the carrots and celery and cook for 2 more minutes.
3 Add the lentils and vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a boil.
4 Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for 25 minutes.
5 Add the pumpkin puree and simmer for 5 minutes.
6 Serve with cilantro.
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