Warming Butternut Squash Turmeric and Ginger Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 100g red lentils
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • thumb size piece of ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 500ml stock made with 1 1/2 vegetable stock cubes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Arrange the butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper

  2. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of oil, give it a mix and roast for 25 minutes in a 220c/200c fan/400f preheated oven

  3. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan, then add in the garlic, ginger and turmeric and cook for 1 minute on a medium heat

  4. Add the carrots and continue cooking for 5 minutes

  5. Add the lentils along with the vegetable stock and coconut milk

  6. Bring to a quick boil, then lower the heat, cover and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes

  7. Take off the heat, add the lemon juice and season with salt & pepper to taste

  8. Add the roasted butternut squash and blend until smooth

  9. To serve – top with fresh coriander and your favourite bread

  10. Enjoy!

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