7 Spice Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Category Soup / Vegan / Comfort
Servings 4–6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Intro

Comforting and nutritious, this pumpkin lentil soup is anything but bland thanks to the inclusion of 7 spice. The warm aromatic profile enhances the sweetness of pumpkin while the lentils provide hearty body and texture.

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp 7 spice
½ tsp cumin
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Simmer the Soup
Add lentils, pumpkin, spices, and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes.
Blend (Optional)
Blend partially for a creamy texture or leave chunky.
Serve
Season with salt and garnish with a swirl of olive oil or chopped herbs.