Ingredients
40g/1½oz butter
2 onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped
3 sprigs rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, chopped
400g/14oz lentils
1.2litres/2pints 2fl oz vegetable stock
600g/1lb 5oz assorted pumpkin or squash (total chopped weight)
small bunch parsley, chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
4 tbsp sour cream
Method
1. In a large pan melt the butter and then add chopped onions, carrot and celery. Tear in the rosemary and a couple of bay leaves and after a few minutes add the chopped garlic. When all have nicely softened, tip in the lentils and pour over 1litre/1¾ pints of vegetable stock. Bring to the boil and then leave to simmer whilst you tend to the pumpkin.
2. Using a variety of pumpkins and squashes gives the stew a more complex flavour. Here acorn squash and Cinderella are used, but you want to end up with about 600g/1lb 5oz of peeled pumpkin in large chunks. Add them to the stew, season and then pour over enough water to just cover all the ingredients. Put a lid on the pan and leave to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
3. When the stew is almost ready, add the chopped parsley.
4. To make the stew creamier, remove a small bowlful to a food processor and blitz it with 200ml/2fl oz of stock. Pour it back in and the stew becomes instantly more velvety.
5. Serve the stew in bowls, finishing each helping off with a cooling spoonful of sour cream.
Each serving provides
8g protein, 28g carbohydrate, 12g fat, 9g fibre and 2g salt."
From original recipe idea here
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A word of caution … Pumpkin is mildly diuretic and could be a problem for people who take certain medications, especially lithium.
There is a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and it is important to note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic (more about this here) and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use a reliable meter. If you have any concerns about your health it is always advisable to consult your Doctor or health care team
All the best Jan
22 comments:
Good evening, this sounds really good-will be saving it-ok to pin on pinterest?
This is a perfect recipe, Jan, because it has two of my favorites - pumokins and lentils. I have made a lot of butternut squash soup over the years, but never a pumpkin soup so thanks for this recipe.
Es un genial guiso para los frÃos. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Yum. Thanks for sharing this.
Jan, thank you for another wonderful recipe! I've copied it. I am looking forward to trying these delicious recipes you have shared with us.
This looks delicious. What is it about pumpkin as such an important representative of fall foods-because it isn't the only one- that makes so many of us love it.
I am not normally a fan of eating pumpkin, but wonder if I would like this. I love to see pumpkins, and love the smell of a pumpkin pie, but cannot eat it. because of the texture I guess. It is funny...if I like the smell, I usually like the food.
Looks delicious! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Yum. I am a big, big fan of pumpkin and/or lentil dishes.
I have five fat pumpkins from my garden. A pumpkin stew sounds like a delicious way to use at least one of them!
This sounds so delicious! I love pumpkin, sweet or savoury. Give me a big bowl of this with some crusty, buttered bread please and I'll be well fed and warm in this cold weather.
Bon Appetite! Debbie
Looks rather nice, Jan.
Sounds delicious; although I've never tried pumpkin soup.
God bless.
Hello,
It's pumpkin time, the stew sounds yummy!
Take care, have a wonderful day!
REPLY TO kathyinozarks who said .. Good evening, this sounds really good-will be saving it-ok to pin on pinterest?
Hello Kathy, many thanks for your comment.
So pleased you liked the recipe, it's a nice one to save and yes ok to pin on pinterest.
Enjoy your day, and have a good month of October.
All the best Jan
Love pumpkins! This looks so comforting.
I love all pumpkin suppers! Thank you for sharing :-)
I've never had pumpkin stew. Not sure if I would like it! :)
Great recipe, especially at this time of year.
I like pumpkin without the spices they add to make "pumpkin spice". Pumpkin on its own tastes similar to squash and zucchini.
Interesting, perfect for an Autumn day :)
Otra buena receta. Feliz domingo.
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