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Butternut Squash Lentil Soup Recipe

Lentil Soup with Butternut and Kale is comforting and nutrient-dense, thanks to the butternut squash, lentils, kale, and leeks.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 2 leeks (white part only, cleaned and chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound peeled and diced butternut (1/2-inch dice)
  • 2 ounces green lentils ((1/3 cup))
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 cups packed chopped lacinato kale (stems removed)

Instructions

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  1. Heat a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add oil, then add onion, carrots, leeks and celery, reduce heat and cook about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring.
  3. Add the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, stirring.
  4. Add the broth, bay leaf and lentils and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until halfway cooked, 20 minutes.
  6. Add the butternut and cook until tender, about 15 minutes more. Discard the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Add the kale and cook 7 minutes longer until the kale is tender.

Notes

  • To Freeze: Let the soup cool then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, transfer to the refrigerator the night before then reheat on the stove or microwave.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 cups Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1.5g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 309.5mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 cups
Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1.5g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 309.5mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.