Recipe Review – Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup

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Pumpkin & Red Lentil Soup

This Pumpkin & Red Lentil Soup recipe from Registered Dietitian Vinnci Tsui comes together in about 30 minutes and has all the delicious flavours and spices you’re looking for in a fall soup. Using pumpkin adds a boost of nutrition, and lentils add protein to make this a complete balanced meal.

To make, you’ll sauté onions in oil until translucent, followed by garlic and spices, stirring to coat. Then, you’ll add the remaining soup ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes before serving.

What you’ll need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion

• 1-2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1 796 ml can pumpkin puree

• 1/2 cup red lentils

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• optional topping: toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish

• salt and pepper, to taste

Makes 4 servings

Time: 30 minutes

Want to make it? Click the link for the full recipe ? Pumpkin and Red Lentil Soup Recipe from Vincci Tsui, RD

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