Healing Curry Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

Name: Healing Curry Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 can full fat coconut milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh cilantro for serving

A creamy and nourishing plant based soup filled with warming spices and hearty lentils.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Global· October 28, 2026

Healing Curry Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

This soup is one of my absolute favorites because it feels like a warm hug in a bowl. It is packed with butternut squash and lentils, making it both filling and full of goodness to help you feel your best.

I love how easy this recipe is to pull together on a busy weeknight. You can let it simmer away on the stove or toss everything into your slow cooker if you need to set it and forget it for a few hours.

🧺 Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for serving

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.
2
Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
3
Stir in the butternut squash cubes, rinsed lentils, and vegetable broth.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until the squash and lentils are tender.
5
Stir in the coconut milk and use an immersion blender to lightly pulse the soup if you prefer a creamier texture.
6
To use a slow cooker, add all ingredients except the cilantro to the insert and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.
7
Taste and add salt and pepper as needed before serving with fresh cilantro on top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. This soup also freezes beautifully, so feel free to save some for a quick lunch later. Serve it with a warm piece of crusty bread for a complete meal.

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