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5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Red Lentil Soup

16 · Sep 6, 2018 ·

5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Red Lentil Soup
Unless I’ve made a big batch to freeze for later, I rarely think of soup as a weeknight affair. I mean, first, there’s all the chopping.

So. Much. Chopping.

And then there’s the sautéing and boiling and simmering. It’s more of a commitment than I want to make after a long work day. But this 5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Red Lentil Soup is a recipe that’s made for weeknight dinners.

5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Red Lentil Soup
Not only is it made with only 5 ingredients–well, not including things you already have on hand like salt and water–but it uses frozen butternut squash to cut down on prep time. And as if that wasn’t enough, it only requires enough simmering time to soften the red lentils. Which isn’t much time at all!

A lot of pureed vegetable soups aren’t very filling, but the red lentils in this soup give it a little more staying power. A quarter cup of dried, uncooked red lentils packs in a whopping 13 grams of plant-based protein.

When it comes to garnishing this soup, you’ve got plenty of options–aside from eating it as-is, which works too! You can keep it simple with a swirl of yogurt or crème fraîche and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro; make homemade croutons or baked chickpeas to add some texture; or add chopped nuts and seeds for even more protein.

5-Ingredient Curried Butternut Red Lentil Soup
Photos by Ana Stanciu

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5-Ingredient Butternut Red Lentil Soup

Using frozen butternut squash saves on prep time, making this soup ideal for busy weeknights.

Course Soup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 147 kcal
Author Hello Veggie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 10-ounce bag frozen butternut squash
  • 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Swirl of yogurt lime wedges, chopped cashews, roasted chickpeas, cilantro, croutons, pepitas, hemp seeds, and/or any other toppings you like

Instructions

  1. Melt the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt; cook for about 4 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the curry powder and cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  2. Stir the lentils into the pot, then pour in the water and add the squash. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. Cook the soup uncovered for about 15 minutes, or until the lentils are falling apart. Cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth (or use an immersion blender if you have one). If you'd like a thinner consistency, add more warm broth or water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

Recipe Notes

Paired with a sandwich or salad, this recipe will serve a family of 4; if you prefer a bigger bowl instead, you'll get about 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts
5-Ingredient Butternut Red Lentil Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 /4 of recipe)
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.5g5%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Carbohydrates 23.5g8%
Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugar 4.7g5%
Protein 6.6g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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