Cozy Lentil Soup With Delicata Squash
This easy, comforting soup is packed with warming spices like cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 2 tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- Sea salt
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium delicata or butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dried green lentils, rinsed well
- 8 cups Classic Magic Mineral Broth or organic vegetable broth
- 1 cup stemmed and thinly sliced kale, tightly packed
Directions
STEP 1
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, and sauté until translucent, about four minutes.
STEP 2
Add the carrots, celery, squash, and another pinch of salt, and sauté until all of the vegetables are just tender, about five minutes.
STEP 3
Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes, and stir. Add the lentils and stir to coat. Pour in 1/2 cup of the broth, stirring to loosen any bits stuck to the pot, and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
STEP 4
Add the rest of the broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
STEP 5
Decrease the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. You may want to add a pinch more salt to taste.
STEP 6
Stir in the kale and cook until it’s tender, about three minutes, and serve.
STEP 7
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
For more wholesome, and comforting soups, see “5 Cozy Fall Soup Recipes“.
Photography by: Terry Brennan; Food Styling: Betsy Nelson
Thoughts to share?
ADVERTISEMENT
More Like This
Chicken Tortilla Soup
A great way to use up leftover chicken. Add texture by crisping up tortilla strips in the oven.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
The lentils in this soup are full of vitamin B1, which helps support brain function.
Kale, White Bean, and Fennel Soup
This tastes like a gourmet soup that took days to prepare, but it actually involves little hands-on work.
This Post Has 0 Comments