Finally, it’s hearty soup weather. What could be better for family get-togethers over the holidays than bowls of this soul-satisfying soup? Having written two soup books, I never tire of coming up with interesting combinations.
Lentils add a creamy texture and substantial fullness. Sometimes I’ll throw a handful into a pot of vegetable soup for a textural surprise. I think of this dish, with its vibrant bright orange lentils, green spinach and yellow squash colors, as a soup/stew mashup.