Red Lentil Squash Soup Recipe

Recipe By Real Simple

This silky red lentil soup soothes and satisfies with generous amounts of vegetables and a touch of heat. The recipe combines carrots, butternut squash, a cornucopia of spices, and harissa paste for layered flavor; fresh ginger adds a surprising amount of warmth, too. Basically, a bowl of this easy soup will warm you up in more ways than one. Its worth the extra step of transferring the soup to the blender to get a velvety smooth texture. P. S. This recipe freezes well, so double the batch to have delicious dinners on hand anytime.

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Ingredients for Red Lentil Squash Soup Recipe

  • 0.33 tablespoon Olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 0.17 Large Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • 0.67 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
  • 0.33 teaspoon Finely chopped ginger
  • 0.33 teaspoon Harissa
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 0.17 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.33 quart Vegetable Broth
  • 0.33 cup Cubed butternut squash
  • 1/4 cup Dried Red Lentils
  • 1/2 Medium Carrots, Chopped
  • 0.33 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • As required Chopped roasted almonds and chopped parsley, for serving
Nutrition
value
95
calories per serving
6 g Fat1 g Protein8 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    6g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    8g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    8g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    6g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    49mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    1260mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    26mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    12mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    25mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Real Simple