Spicy Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

I love this recipe i dont usually eat soup but i thought up this recipe and gave it a go. i make it specially for my nephew who loves it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  large  butternut squash
• 1  cup red lentil
• 1  tablespoon curry paste
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 4  cups water
• 1  flat teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Peel and chop squash into small cubes.
2. put squash and lentils into a saucpan with curry paste and fry for 2 minutes.
3. add sugar and water and cook for 20 minutes.
4. add salt and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes.
5. blend until smooth and serve hot with bread.
6. OR IF YOU PREFER PUT ALL INGREDIENTS IN A SLOW COOKER AND COOK UNTIL SQUASH IS SOFT THEN BLEND AND SERVE.