"This soup is complex, mellow, and sweet. The bursts of butternut squash contrast beautifully with the earthy shades of the chickpeas and farro..." - From: The Soup Club Cookbook

"Red lentils are actually more salmon in color than red and have a mild earthy flavor." - From: Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book

"It seems like an ordinary list of ingredients, but when they are combined in this very satisfying soup, the flavors transcend the sum of their parts." - From: Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven

"This quick cooking suits the summer - you don't want the stove on for long - and keeps all the flavors fresh." - From: Gluten-Free Girl Every Day

Using sundried tomatoes, chickpeas, mushrooms and kale. - From: Rachael Ray's Look and Cook