Name: Simple Pumpkin & Red Lentil Soup (Thermomix)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 15 g fresh ginger (more or less to taste); 10 g oil (olive oil or butter); 500 g pumpkin (peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces); 50 g red lentils; 800 g water (or stock); 2 tsp vegetable stock paste; Salt & pepper (to taste)

Simple Pumpkin & Red Lentil Soup (Thermomix)

A simple, nourishing pumpkin soup with red lentils and a hint of ginger for warmth. Smooth, comforting, and perfect for cooler days.

This recipe is inspired by a Cookidoo recipe and adapted to suit how I like to cook at home.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Starter

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Author: Yvonne's Thermomix Connection

Ingredients

1 onion
2 cloves garlic
15 g fresh ginger more or less to taste
10 g oil olive oil or butter
500 g pumpkin peeled and chopped into 3 cm pieces
50 g red lentils
800 g water or stock
2 tsp vegetable stock paste
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add oil, onion, garlic, and ginger to bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 7
Sauté 3 min / 120°C / speed 1
Add pumpkin, red lentils, water and stock paste
Cook 20 min / 100°C / speed 1
Blend: 31 min / speed 5–9, increasing gradually until smooth
Taste and adjust seasoning
Add a little extra water if needed for a thinner consistency
Serve warm with buttered bread or cheese scones. A simple, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and always satisfying.

Notes

Ginger adds a gentle warmth; adjust to taste.
Red lentils create a naturally creamy texture.
Freezes well for easy meals later.

Simple Pumpkin & Red Lentil Soup (Thermomix)