Recipe: Pumpkin Quinoa Soup

Recipe: Pumpkin Quinoa Soup
Ingredients: 

• 5 cups of pureed pumpkin 
• 1/2 cup quinoa 
• 2 carrots 
• 4 cups chicken broth 
• 1 cup red lentils 
• 1 medium potato 
• 4 Tablespoons of olive oil 
• 5 medium cloves of garlic 
• 1 medium yellow onion 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 Tablespoon black pepper 
• 1 teaspoon of Tumeric 
• 1 teaspoon Coriander 
• 1 teaspoon of Paprika 
• 1 teaspoon of Cumin 

Directions: 

1. Saute chopped onions and garlic in olive oil in large stockpot using medium heat until onions begin to caramelize. 
2. Add chicken stock, pumpkin, chopped potatoes, chopped carrots, lentils, quinoa, and spices. 
3. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. 
4. Cover and simmer while occasionally stirring for 45 minutes or until lentils, carrots, and potatoes are soft.