3 sweet and sour lentil soup Recipes

winter squash or 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) buttercup squash or 1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) acorn squash, about 2-21/2 lb, peeled, de-seed, diced, reserving 1 cup, vegetable oil, red lentil, water, coconut milk, onion, chopped, green pepper, de-seeded, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, coarsely chopped, gingerroot, peeled, chopped, thai red curry paste, sweet chili sauce, canned tomatoes, hot sauce (to taste), salt, vegetable bouillon cube, freshly grated pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream or yogurt

olive oil, onions, chopped, sweet red peppers (can use yellow or orange peppers as well), jalapeno peppers, chopped, carrots, peeled & chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, cumin, ground coriander (important flavor), red lentils, rinsed & picked over to remove any debris, homemade chicken stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth) or 12 cups homemade vegetable stock (or 2 large cans, 2 pints 14 oz. each, chicken broth), tomatoes, chopped (very lightly cuisinarted), water, salt, cayenne pepper (i like it with a good kick), coarsely chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro), sour cream, fresh lime juice, lime zest