Curried lentil and squash soup (baked soup)

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
6oz dry lentils. (If using brown or green lentils, soak overnight before using)10oz butternut squash (or pumpkin, or another form of squash) Three medium potatoesOne red onion4 cloves of garlic1.5tbs coriander seed1 tbs cumin 1 tbs tumeric 1 tbs olive oil 1 tsp ground black pepper3 tsps chopped fresh ginger root 10oz raw spinach salt to taste
Directions
If using dried green or brown lentils, soak overnight before using. Red lentils can be used from dry.
Peel the squash and potatoes, and chop into pieces about 1" cubed. Peel the onion and slice finely. Peel but do not chop the garlic.
Take all the spices and grind in a pestle and mortar (or put into a thick plastic bag and bash with a rolling pin).
Put the potatoes, garlic, onions, squash and spices into a large baking dish, with plenty of room for added ingredients later. Add the olive oil and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Put the dish of veg into the oven and bake on medium heat for about 15 - 25 minutes, until the vegetables are golden at the edges and the squash and potatoes are softening.
Add water and lentils, and bake again until all the ingredients are cooked through (about 20 minutes). Liquidise or mash the soup, adjusting the amount of water, and add salt to taste.
To serve, put a handful of spinach into the bottom of a deep soup bowl, then put a large ladle of soup over the top. The spinach will wilt into the soup.


Serving Size: Makes eight servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVAGE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 128.4
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 44.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

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