
Pumpkin and lentil puree soup
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I'll tell you more details below. Pour into bowls and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2

Peel the onion and cut into small cubes. Finely chop the garlic. Sauté in a pot with vegetable oil until translucent.
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Step 3

Peel the carrots, grate on a coarse grater. Add to a saucepan, fry for a couple of minutes until soft.
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Step 4

Wash the potatoes and pumpkin, peel them, and cut into cubes. Place in a pot.
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Step 5

Next, add the rinsed lentils and tomato paste. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer the soup over medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, until the potatoes and pumpkin are soft and the lentils are fully cooked.
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Step 6

After that, add all the spices, salt, and bay leaf. Simmer the soup for a few more minutes.
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Step 7

Blend the soup with a blender.
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Step 8

The pumpkin-lentil purée soup is ready; sprinkle with herbs and smoked paprika before serving.