VEGAN RED LENTIL SOUP

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

Provided by LABELLECHEF

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Lentil Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 302.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 11.8 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 80.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

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