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.
Servings 4
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.
Red lentils create a naturally creamy texture.
Freezes well for easy meals later.
