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VEGETABLE SOUP WITH RED LENTIL

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Ingredients: 

1 medium butternut squash or pumpkin
4 small carrots, chopped
1 leek , chopped 
2 celery stalks, chopped
¾ cup red lentil
4-5 cups of boiled water or more if needed
2 tbsp. olive oil or grape seed oil
Salt and pepper
Pumpkin seeds to garnish

Directions:
Clean, wash, and chop vegetables.  Warm 2 tablespoon oil in a soup pan over medium heat. Add vegetables and  sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. 
Add a couple of  handfuls (3/4 cups) of lentil. Add boiled water or vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. For more flavor you can add some garlic, nutmeg or red chili to the vegetables. Close the lid and simmer until tender, 20 minutes. Transfer soup  to a blender and puree until smooth.
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Sincerely yours, 
                Nellie
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    • WeightWatchers ZERO POINTS VEGGIE SOUP, Our Way
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    • Children love soup !
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    • Meat Soup
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    • Beef Stock
    • Cilantro Stem Broth
    • Chicken Stock
    • Corn Broth
    • Discard Broth
    • Mushroom Broth
    • Shellfish Stock
    • Tomato Broth
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    • Vegetable Stock with Lemon Grass
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