Creamy Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup in Just 1 Pot – Blissful Comfort
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A hearty and flavorful soup combining pumpkin and lentils with aromatic curry spices.
- Author: Tessa Bloom
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, cook for 1 minute.
- Add pumpkin puree, lentils, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Stir in coconut milk, season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use canned pumpkin for convenience or roast fresh pumpkin.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg