Spiced & Sweet Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup

What we love:
Spiced & Sweet Butternut Squash & Lentil Soup is the perfect fall meal! Adding butternut squash and orange juice to our balanced spices complete this delicious golden soup designed for vegetarian tastes. We like to add some drained mandarin oranges for additional sweetness.

Details:
    •    Nothing artificial, no added salt, gluten free, Non-GMO, vegan friendly
    •    Serves 12 with a cook time of 60 minutes
    •    Heat is mild

Ingredients:
Lentil, Navy Bean, Carrot, Quinoa, Bell Pepper, Molasses Powder (Refiners Syrup, Cane Molasses), Garlic, Ginger, Cayenne

What you’ll need:
    •    1 Tbsp. oil
    •    1 large onion, chopped (1 ½ cup)
    •    4 cups butternut squash, diced
    •    8 cups vegetable broth (64 oz)
    •    ½ cup orange juice (4 oz)
    •    Optional: 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained

Cooking instructions:
    •    In a 4-quart pot, sauté onion in oil for 10 minutes
    •    Stir in contents of soup mix, butternut squash, and vegetable broth
    •    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 45 minutes
    •    Stir in orange juice and mandarin oranges, if desired and serve