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Moroccan Spiced Squash And Lentil Soup

Moroccan Spiced Squash And Lentil Soup

Spice up those chilly nights! This creamy soup will fill you up with layers of warm spices coupled with flavorful veggies. One pot filled with simple ingredients that come together with big flavor!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet onion chopped
  • 2 cup butternut squash chopped or frozen
  • 2 cup spinach chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbs ginger shredded
  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 Tbs ras el hanout or garam masala
  • 2 Tbs miso paste
  • 4 cup water 4-5 cups
  • 1 1/2 cup tomatoes canned, diced
  • salt to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Method
 

Prep
  1. Chop onion, butternut squash, and spinach.
  2. Mince garlic, shred ginger, and rinse and drain lentils.
Make
  1. In a large soup pot, sauté onion and garlic gently in olive oil until soft and fragrant.
  2. Stir in ginger and sauté for a few more minutes.
  3. Add spice mix and miso and stir to coat vegetables.
  4. Add squash, lentils, water, coconut milk, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until squash and lentils are soft, adding more water if needed to keep vegetables covered.
  5. Stir in spinach just before serving.
  6. Season with salt to taste, adding cayenne for added heat if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Facts: Calories 150 Total Fat 3g Sodium 228mg Total Carbohydrates 26g Dietary Fiber 5g
Total Sugars 4g Protein 8g Calcium 68mg Iron 3mg Potassium 479mg