Butternut French Lentil Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound(s) butternut squash
• 1/2 cup(s) water
• 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 cup(s) green lentils, rinsed
• 5 slice(s) ginger
• 1 - whole star anise
• 6 cup(s) water
• 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, light
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1 - leek, sliced into 1/4 moons
• 1 - fennel bulb, medium dice
• - red pepper flakes
• - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste