Vegan Squash Lentil and Chickpea Soup

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Dec. 03, 2012

The prefect soup makes healthy living easy.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil 1 Tablespoon
Cumin seeds 1 Teaspoon (or ground cumin)
Salt 1/4 Teaspoon
Butternut squash 2 Cup (32 tbs) , peeled, chopped
Onion 1 , chop
Garlic 2 Clove (10 gm) , mince
Chili powder 1/2 Teaspoon
Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon
Tomato paste 3 Tablespoon
Canned lentils 19 Ounce , drained, rinsed
Canned chickpeas 19 Ounce , drained, rinsed
Vegetable stock 4 Cup (64 tbs)
Lemon rind 10 Gram (1 strip)

Directions

MAKING

1. Place a Dutch oven or heavy bottom stock pot on flame, and heat oil in it. Add cumin and fry for 1 minute.

2. Drop squash, onion, garlic, and chili powder. Stir and cook until softened.

3. Add tomato paste, lentils, chick peas, and vegetable stock. Mix well.

4. Throw lemon rind, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes or until done. Remove, and discard lemon rind.

SERVING

5. Serve squash lentil and chickpea soup hot.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 12

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 133Calories from Fat 19

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 2 g3.1%

Saturated Fat %

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 457 mg19.04%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g8%

Dietary Fiber 5 g20%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 6 g12%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet