Pureed Pumpkin and Lentil Soup With Orange Juice

Name: Pureed Pumpkin and Lentil Soup With Orange Juice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, diced; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 celery rib, diced; 8 cups vegetable stock; ½ teaspoon dried dill; 1 orange, zest of; ½ cup orange juice; 1 cup cooked pumpkin; 1 cup sour cream; fresh dill (for garnish) or fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, diced
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey
1 carrot, sliced
1 celery rib, diced
8 cups vegetable stock
½ teaspoon dried dill
1 orange, zest of
½ cup orange juice
1 cup cooked pumpkin
1 cup sour cream
fresh dill (for garnish) or fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

1
In a medium bowl, soak the lentils for 15 minutes.
2
Drain.
3
In a soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
4
Stir in cinnamon and honey.
5
Add carrot, celery and broth.
6
Cover and bring to a rolling boil.
7
Add lentils, dill and orange zest.
8
Lower heat to medium.
9
Cook and cover until lentils are tender, 40-50 minutes.
10
Stir in squash and orange juice.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes.
12
To serve, ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with dill or parsley and serve with sour cream on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried lentils, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, diced, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pureed Pumpkin and Lentil Soup With Orange Juice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!