Lentil Basil Squash Soup

Step 1

Heat up the oil in a pot at medium-high heat.  Add the garlic and basil.  Let them flavor the oil for a minute or so.  Add the squash and stir fast, let cook for about 4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Add the lentils, the water, salt, pepper, bay leaf.  Bring to boil. Once it’s boiling lower the heat to low.  Let cook covered for about 40 minutes or until the lentils are done.  Make sure you don’t cook your lentils on high heat, they will split open and remain raw inside.  Garnish with chopped basil.