Curried Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.

Serves: 6 | Preparation: 5 minutes | Total: 25 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil, of choice
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger)
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (or 2 cups cooked pumpkin, mashed)
• 1 cup dry red or yellow lentils
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon curry powder

Instructions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook oil, onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are soft.
2. Stir in pumpkin puree, red lentils, broth, and curry powder.
3. Increase heat to medium-high and cover pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are soft and soup is thickened.

CURRIED RED LENTIL AND PUMPKIN SOUP RECIPE CARD

Adapted from: budgetbytes.com