Curried Butternut Squash Red Lentil Soup
Serves about 3 ✅Recipe: 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1 cup red lentils, rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups vegetable broth, plus more as needed 3 cups chopped butternut squash (3/4-inch pieces) Canned coconut milk, as desired Fresh lime juice to taste Salt snd pepper to taste Chopped cilantro, for garnish ✅Heat oil or broth in a large saucepan. Cook onion for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. ✅Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more. ✅Add curry powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala. Cook for 1 minute more. ✅Add red lentils, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and butternut squash. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing the heat. Simmer with the lid on for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the squash is just tender. ✅Transfer 2 cups of the curry (without the squash) to a bl...