SAVORY LENTIL VEGETABLE SOUP

Savory Lentil Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/4 cups dried lentils, rinsed
3 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute squash in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Remove and set aside. Add carrots, potato, onion, garlic and remaining oil to the pan. Cook and stir over low heat for 8-10 minutes. Stir in curry powder and ginger; cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, lentils, tomato paste, vinegar and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until lentils and potatoes are tender. Add spinach and squash; heat through.

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