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Soups

Butternut and lentil soup

A gentle, mild soup of butternut and red lentils. Easy on a queasy day and simple to carry to work in a flask.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Portions
4
  • Easy
  • Pregnancy
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Budget-friendly
  • Freezer-friendly
  • Fibre-rich
Bowl of butternut and lentil soup with wholewheat bread

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Ingredients

For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Heat the oil in a large pot and soften the onion and carrot for 6 minutes.
  2. Step 2. Add the cumin, butternut, lentils and water and bring to the boil.
  3. Step 3. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils and butternut are soft.
  4. Step 4. Blend until smooth, season with black pepper and serve with the bread.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Cereals containing gluten

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