Pumpkin-lentil soup

Step 1

Pour water over the washed lentils and leave for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Cut the onion, carrot, celery root and ginger into medium cubes and the pumpkin into coarse cubes.

Step 3

Crush the garlic cloves with a knife and fry together with the onion in a thick-bottomed pan with vegetable oil.

Step 4

Then add the rest of the chopped ingredients to the onion and garlic and stir. Fry everything together for a few minutes.

Step 5

Then add the oregano, salt and pepper and mix well.

Step 6

Pour the lentils into the pot, add water, cover, bring to a boil, reduce the temperature and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Serve the soup with a slice of lemon, cilantro and chili pepper, if desired.