Today’s post is brought to you from my insanely talented friend Jacqueline, one of the gals who work with me at Birds of a Feather and our friend Farra from Hostess Haven who jumped in to help with the styling. Pretty much a dream team, those two! Aren’t these photos bananas gorgeous? And this soup looks so hearty and filling, and packed with protein. It’s the kind of soup I would devour on a day I was feeling depleted and low energy, that I’m sure would boost me up and put me straight back to life! I can’t wait to make it! xx- Sarah
CURRIED PUMPKIN AND RED LENTIL SOUP (adapted from a recipe found in Better Homes and Gardens)
Vegan + GF
yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 medium yellow onion
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed and well drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons grated fresh)
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 32-oz. box of vegetable stock
1 15-oz. can pumpkin puree
a sprinkle of grated fresh nutmeg (dried ground nutmeg will do the trick too)
Method
– In a large (4-5 quart) dutch oven or pot, cook onion, garlic, bell pepper, and lentils in olive oil over medium-high heat of 2 minutes.
– Stir in stock, pumpkin puree, ginger, curry powder, and cumin.
– Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
– Season with sea salt and pepper. Garnish with a bit of fresh grated nutmeg (or a sprinkle of dried ground nutmeg). Enjoy!
This soup is gorgeous! And I love the simple ingredients. This is getting made this weekend for sure!
pumpkin and red lentils, what a great combination!
I love your food styling so much, gorgeous colors and great composition. Thank you for this awesome recipe, will def try it tomorrow.
Sounds so yummi! Will HAVE to try it this weekend!
mmmm my mouth is watering!! can't wait to try! (also I love your gold flatware btw)
I'm so in love with your gorgeous site! Found on Pinterest. Can't wait to try many of your beautiful recipes!
This looks fabulous! And I love your colorful napkins too!
What a gorgeous post and soup! Love the color.
I absolutely love your napkins! Where did you get them???
This is such an elegant AND simple recipe, cannot wait to try! thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous photos. This is the perfect soup for this wintry weather.
Just made this tonight! Awesome! Usually when I eat I sit and think of how it could be better. With this – I couldn’t come up with one thing to change. Thanks!!!
Thanks for the review. I’m encouraged to try it!