Delicious Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup Recipe

Try this flavorful vegan curried pumpkin lentil soup recipe made with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.

How do you make vegan curried pumpkin lentil soup?

To make vegan curried pumpkin lentil soup, you will need ingredients like pumpkin, lentils, curry powder, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and various spices. Start by sautéing onions, garlic, and ginger in a large pot. Add curry powder and cook until fragrant. Then, add the pumpkin, lentils, vegetable broth, and spices. Let it simmer until the lentils are cooked and the pumpkin is tender. Finally, stir in the coconut milk and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 can coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
Add the curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for another minute.
Add the vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Stir in the coconut milk and cook for another 5 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top (if using).
Enjoy your Vegan Curried Pumpkin Lentil Soup!