1medium butternut squashpeeled, seeds removed and chopped
1large russet potato
1Cred lentils
8Cwater or vegetable stock
4clovesgarlic
1" piece of gingergrated
1tbsp+ 1 tsp cumin
1tbsp+ 1 tsp coriander
2tspturmeric
1tspcinnamon
1bay leaf
2-3Ccooked brown rice
1can coconut milkI used full fat
2tspsalt plus more to taste
juice of 1 lemonplus more to serve
Instructions
In a large pot place the onions, celery, carrot, squash, potato, red lentils and water. Bring to a boil and turn down to simmer.
While simmering, add the garlic, ginger and all the spices including the bay leaf. Continue to simmer the soup until the red lentils and all the vegetables are completely tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup and blending using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender in batches.
When finished blending, add the coconut milk and brown rice and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in the lemon juice just before serving. Serve with an extra slice of lemon and fresh flat leaf parsley or cilantro if desired.