How many calories are in Lentil and Pumpkin Soup?
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup has about 382 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is a Soups And Creams international recipe with 382 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
382 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
26.5 g
About This Recipe
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is a soups and creams recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around pumpkin, lentils, and garlic.
Like most enduring soups and creams recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 382 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Lentil and Pumpkin Soup worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked lentils.
Peel the pumpkin and cut into pieces. Chop the garlic.
Place a pot over medium heat and once heated, add the oil and garlic.
Stir-fry for 1 minute and add the pumpkin and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover with water or broth and bring to high heat.
Once boiling, lower to medium heat, cover and continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
Then add the lentils and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the heat, let stand for a few minutes and serve the soup hot.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
382
Protein
26.5g
Carbs
74.8g
Fat
5.9g
Fiber
11.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup has about 382 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Lentil and Pumpkin Soup can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Lentil and Pumpkin Soup generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Lentil and Pumpkin Soup gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
Use a large pot or Dutch oven for Lentil and Pumpkin Soup so there is room to simmer without boiling over.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is done when the ingredients are tender and heated through and the flavors have come together. Taste toward the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Yes. Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is suitable for vegetarians as written.
Yes. Lentil and Pumpkin Soup is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Lentil and Pumpkin Soup already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 26.5 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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