I made up this vegan red lentil soup recipe one night when my friend came over. It's creamy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 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
- 0.33 cups finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups water
- 7 ounces coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and fenugreek; cook and stir until onion is tender.
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Add lentils, squash, and cilantro, then stir in water, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils and squash are tender.
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