Name: Butternut Squash Soup With Crispy Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small butternut squash (3 lbs or 1.3 kg total); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for roasting squash; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; Freshly cracked black pepper; 3 to 4 cups (720 to 960 mL) good-quality vegetable broth; ¾ to 1 cup (150 to 200g) green or brown lentils (see Note 1); 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar, more as needed (or freshly squeezed lemon juice); Spice Blend:; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for a kick); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg (or 1/8 tsp pre-ground); Cream (optional; pick one):; 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat coconut milk, well-stirred; 1/2 cup (120g) Cashew Cream (see 2nd recipe card); OR; For Serving:; 1 handful flat-leaf parsley or cilantro chopped (optional); Flaky sea salt; Crusty bread to serve 4, toasted if desired

Prep 15m

Cook 55m

Total 1h 10m

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(Servings: 4)

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1 large or 2 small butternut squash (3 lbs or 1.3 kg total)

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for roasting squash

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

Freshly cracked black pepper

3 to 4 cups (720 to 960 mL) good-quality vegetable broth

¾ to 1 cup (150 to 200g) green or brown lentils (see Note 1)

1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

8 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar, more as needed (or freshly squeezed lemon juice)

Spice Blend

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for a kick)

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg (or 1/8 tsp pre-ground)

Cream (optional; Pick One)

1/2 cup (120g) full-fat coconut milk, well-stirred

1/2 cup (120g) Cashew Cream (see 2nd recipe card); OR

For Serving

1 handful flat-leaf parsley or cilantro chopped (optional)

Flaky sea salt

Crusty bread to serve 4, toasted if desired

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

250kcal

12%
Fat

10g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

35g

1%
Fiber

8g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

600mg

30%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Butternut Squash Soup With Crispy Lentils

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