Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion ($0.31)
• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger ($0.10)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
• 1 Tbsp curry powder ($0.30)
• 1 15oz. can pumpkin purée ($1.05)
• 1 cup dry red lentils ($0.67)
• 6 cups vegetable broth ($0.78)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)

Instructions

1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to a large pot with the olive oil and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes).
2. Add the curry powder and continue to sauté for about a minute more.
3. Next, add the pumpkin purée, lentils, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
4. Place a lid on the pot and bring the soup up to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low. Simmer the soup, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
5. Finally, taste the soup and add salt to taste (about ½ tsp). Serve hot with bread for dipping!