Simple Lentil, Pumpkin and Kale Soup

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    32 mins

  • Total Time

    47 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    880 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

Simple Lentil, Pumpkin and Kale Soup

Slightly adapted from Purely Pumpkin by Allison Day, this recipe is perfect for quick and healthy lunches.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound pumpkin peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces, raw
  • 2 teaspoons thyme fresh leaves
  • 4 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 3/4 cup du Puy lentils or brown lentils, dried
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 packed cups kale shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • additional thyme to garnish - optional, fresh thyme
  • additional pumpkin seeds to garnish - optional, fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil gently over medium heat. Add the diced onion and saute, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  2. Tip in the chunked pumpkin and the thyme leaves. Cook with the onion for about a minute, then pour in all of the stock.
  3. Rinse the lentils in a fine sieve under cold running water, then add them to the pot. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Bring the soup up to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Simmer soup for 25-30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and the lentils are cooked.
  5. Add the kale all at once, stirring well to submerge it in the broth. Pour in the vinegar. Cook the soup for another minute or two to wilt the kale. Then taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a sprinkling of thyme leaves, pepitas and a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • For a speedy soup, prep the pumpkin in advance and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 880kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 63g (97%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 1825mg (76%) Potassium 1381mg (29%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 683IU (14%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 14mg (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 880 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 880kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 63g 97%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 1825mg 76%
Potassium 1381mg 29%
Fiber 21g 84%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 683IU 14%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 14mg 78%

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

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