Hearty Autumn Pumpkin & Lentil Stew

Hearty Autumn Pumpkin & Lentil Stew

60 mins
medium
4 servings

A flavorful and satisfying autumnal stew featuring roasted pumpkin, lentils, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy evening.

AutumnSoupVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 2.00 mediumRed Onion(Finely diced)
  • 100.00 gCelery Root(Diced)
  • 500.00 gHokkaido Pumpkin(Cubed)
  • 2.00 tbspOlive Oil
  • 200.00 gBrown Lentils(Rinse well)
  • 1.00 pinchSalt
  • 1.00 pinchBlack Pepper
  • 2.00 leafBay Leaf
  • 1.00 tspDried Thyme
  • 1.00 tspSweet Paprika
  • 1.00 literVegetable Broth
  • 0.25 bunchChives(Finely chopped)
  • 0.50 mediumSpring Onions(Thinly sliced)

Instructions

1

Prep the vegetables: Dice the onion, celery, and pumpkin.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the onion and celery until softened.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add pumpkin and lentils: Add the pumpkin and lentils to the pot. Stir well.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Season and Simmer: Add spices, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Cook until tender: Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pumpkin and lentils are tender.

Estimated time: 35 minutes

6

Garnish and Serve: Stir in the chives and spring onions. Serve hot.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Optional: Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

8

Optional: Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bright flavor.

9

Optional: Top with toasted pumpkin seeds for added crunch.

10

Enjoy your delicious Autumn Pumpkin and Lentil Stew!