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Vegan Red Lentil Soup

SUBMITTED BY: LABELLECHEF PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"I made up this fusion recipe one night when my friend came over. It is a creamy, delicious soup."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 59 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 (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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek until onion is tender.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2007 by CHARI
Run, don't walk, to buy the ingredients to make this! This is the BEST soup I've found on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2007 by Mollycurls77
I'd give this recipe a 3 as written and a 5 with my changes. I used 3 cups of chicken stock in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by Teddysmom
I did not care for this recipe. When I first saw the list of ingredients I knew the soup would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2004 by SHARWICK
This is great! It's sweet and feels like Thanksgiving. I doubled the squash since I couldn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2004 by MEGOSLAND
This is delicious! I did add three celery stalks and a carrot, gave it great texture. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by Lovetocook
Very good - very forgiving/flexible, too. I subbed cubed potatoes for squash - delicious. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2006 by juliacooks
i loved this soup. it was easy and delicious. i roasted the squash in the oven and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by sweettabby
9.9 - very tasty It took 4 cups of water though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Vicki Mixon
I generally do not rate a recipe I do not follow completely. I'm reviewing because this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by toetug
I LOVE this soup!! The first time I followed the recipe, using sweet potato instead of squash... MORE