Spiced Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
Spiced Pumpkin and Lentil Soup
| 2 Tbs oil | 1 cup red lentils |
| 1 large onion | 4 cups water |
| 2 cloves garlic | 750 – 850 gm pumpkin |
| 2 tsp ground cumin | 400 gm tin tomatoes |
| 2 tsp ground coriander | 1 tsp salt |
| 1 tsp turmeric |
- Heat oil in a large pot
- Finely chop the onion and garlic and heat in the oil until onion is transparent
- Stir in the cumin, coriander and turmeric and cook another minute
- Add the lentils and stir, and then add the water and heat until boiling. Allow to simmer while the pumpkin is prepared – cut into 2cm cubes. Add to the pot as they are ready
- Put the lid on the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, until the lentils and pumpkin are soft
- Mash the mixture with a potato masher and then add the tomatoes. Mash again if necessary. Puree if desired
- Stir in the salt and adjust the seasonings to taste