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Vibrant orange one-pot red lentil pumpkin soup, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro leaves. The smooth, velvety texture of the soup is complemented by the earthy aroma of red lentils and the subtly sweet essence of pumpkin. A comforting and nutritious bowl of fall-inspired goodness

One pot red lentil and pumpkin soup

This one pot red lentil and pumpkin soup is a flavour filled, nutritious and easy dinner recipe that comes together in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: dinner, easy meal, quick dinner, quick recipe, healthy dinner
Servings: 6
Author: kizactivelife

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 brown onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1kg butternut pumpkin diced
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cubes of vegetable stock

To serve

  • greek yoghurt
  • fresh coriander
  • bread

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, for 5 minutes or until soft. Then add garlic, curry powder and stir.
  • Add pumpkin, lentils and stock cubes dissolved in the water. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pumpkin and lentils are soft.
  • Set aside to cool slightly then blend. Serve with yoghurt, coriander and enjoy with some bread!