SQUASH AND RED LENTIL SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 head onion, yellow or white, diced
3 clove garlic
4 cups butternut squash or sweet potato or carrots
4 cups vegetable broth
2 sprigs bay leaves
1 cup red lentils
1/2 teaspoon Ajwain powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 dash olive oil as garnish at end
1 splash salt and pepper to taste
1 batches For serving: baby kale or spinach and diced red onion

Steps:

  • Heat oil, add onion and garlic. Saute 4-5 min.
  • Add vegetables, with pinch of salt and pepper. Stir. Saute 4-5 min. (until slightly softened)
  • Add broth & bay leaves. Bring to simmer. Rinse and drain lentils. Add to pot.
  • Simmer 20-30 minutes until lentils and veggies are tender. Remove bay leaves
  • Blend until creamy and smooth. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

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