Winter Lentil Soup

prep 20 min, cook 60 min
× 8

1

  • 4 tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 1
    onion, yellow
Heat the oil in a dutch oven and sautée the onion until golden and translucent.

2

  • 10 cups
    water
  • 5 cups
    chicken broth
  • 3 cups
    lentils, brown
  • 1
    butternut squash (peeled, cubed)
  • 1 bunch
    swiss chard (chopped)
  • 3 stalks
    celery (diced)
Add the water, broth, vegetables, and lentils. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer.

3

  • 3 tbsp
    curry powder
  • 2 tbsp
    honey
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 sprig
    thyme, fresh
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
Add the next set of ingredients and simmer until the squash is soft (about an hour).

4

  • 8 tsp
    coconut oil
  • 2 tsp
    red pepper flakes
Add coconut oil and red pepper flakes immediately before serving.