Vegan Red Lentil Soup

Name: Vegan Red Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1 pinch fenugreek seeds; 1 cup dry red lentils; 1 cup butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed; 0.33333334326744 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cups water; 0.5 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste

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I made up this fusion recipe one night when my friend came over. It is a creamy, delicious soup.

Recipe by LabelleChef

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pinch fenugreek seeds
1 cup dry red lentils
1 cup butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups water
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek until onion is tender.
Mix the lentils, squash, and cilantro into the pot. Stir in the water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303	Calories
15g	Fat
34g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Sodium 81mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 12g	42%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 14mg	69%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 827mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.