Add butternut squash and orange juice to complete this delicious golden soup designed for vegetarian tastes.  Contains over 12 grams of whole grain per 8-oz. serving. (This soup was formerly named Washington State Squash and Lentil Soup Mix.)

This is a seasonal soup and only available for a limited time.

Squash Lentil Soup Mix Ingredients:

Red lentils, bulgur, red pepper, onion, orange peel, cayenne and spices. No added salt, preservatives or MSG.

Allergen Information: This product contains wheat.

Recipe Additions:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large, sweet, yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 12 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 bunch fresh green onions, sliced
• 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained

Recipe Directions:

1. In a 6 quart pot, sauté onion and butternut squash in butter about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in contents of seasoning packet.
3. Add broth and lentil/bulgur wheat mix, bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes.
5. Add orange juice and orange pieces.
6. Sprinkle in green onions and serve this pretty-as-a-sunset whole grain soup.

New Nutrition Tips:

• To boost vegetables, add 2 cups chopped carrots with the squash.
• To cut saturated fat, use 2 tablespoons vegetable oil instead of butter to sauté onion and butternut squash and carrots.
• To cut sodium prepare with low sodium broth. To cut sodium further, substitute water for half of the broth.
• To cut added sugars, prepare with 100% orange juice and go for mandarins canned or packed in 100% juice or water. Like adding wine to a stew, orange juice adds a touch of sweetness.

Slow Cooker Recipe Directions:

Recommended slow cooker size: 4-6 quart

1. In a large skillet sauté butternut squash and chopped onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in contents of seasoning packet.
2. Continue to stir and sauté 3 minutes longer on medium-low, then, transfer to bowl of slow cooker.
3. Add broth and lentil/bulgur mix. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
4. Add orange juice and mandarin oranges. Cook a few minutes.
5. Sprinkle in green onions and serve!