Herbed Lentil Pumpkin Soup
Herbed Lentil Pumpkin Soup is a hearty and healthy soup that is perfect for those looking for a low-fat and low-calorie option for their diet. This soup is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also high in protein and fiber, thanks to the lentils, and is a great source of vitamins and minerals, thanks to the pumpkin. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
80 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
13 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Red gram, dal
50 gms (50g)
Pumpkin
1 cup, cubed (200g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 medium cup (80g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (5g)
Grated Ginger
1 tsp (3g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
1 tsp (2g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Plain Water
4 medium cup (1000g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Add chopped onions, garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
Add diced pumpkin, red lentils, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add 4 cups of water and bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes until the lentils and pumpkin are cooked and soft.
Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool down a bit.
Blend the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth.
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Sneha Saran Dutta
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and Herbed Lentil Pumpkin Soup turned out absolute perfection! The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Amit Prasad Srivastava
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I'm really happy with how easy and practical it was to prepare. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Ananya Chauhan
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Rohan Kumar Reddy
"Making this regularly for dinner, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Herbed Lentil Pumpkin Soup was. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."