Pregnancy Recipe
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

Make this recipe
Swap an ingredient
Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
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
- Step 1. Heat the oil in a large pot and soften the onion and carrot for 6 minutes.
- Step 2. Add the cumin, butternut, lentils and water and bring to the boil.
- Step 3. Simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils and butternut are soft.
- Step 4. Blend until smooth, season with black pepper and serve with the bread.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
