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1 Acorn Squash Peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/4 tsp Ground Coriander
2 Onions, finely chopped
3 cups Vegetable Stock
3/4 cup Red Lentils, rinsed
4 Garlic Cloves, crushed
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Olive, or any neutral, Oil
Sea Salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Place acorn squash on a baking sheet and drizzle with oil. Toss chunks to coat evenly, then roast for 20 to 30 minutes, until soft.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a medium pot, add onions and sauté for 10 minutes over a medium heat. Add garlic, reduce heat and cook for another few minutes; then add cumin, coriander and cinnamon. Sauté spices for a few minutes. Add lentils and 1 quart just-boiled water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Once lentils soften, add ¾ of the squash, vegetable stock, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon sea salt; simmer for another 10 minutes, or until lentils are fully cooked. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste. Divide soup between bowls and top with remaining squash.
30 Min
90 Min