Pumpkin and Lentil Soup: The Cozy Comfort You Crave
A warm and hearty pumpkin and lentil soup that embodies the comfort of home.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup lentils
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Blend if a smoother texture is desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For extra creaminess, blend half of the soup and mix it back into the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin and Lentil Soup