Lolli’s Friday Feast — Week Five
Week Five is all about big flavour, zero fuss. This feast is built around Lolli's Pumpkin & Lentil Soup Mix — a golden, hearty blend of layered lentils, sweet pumpkin and warming spice that does most of the work for you.
A cool, herby Dill & Onion Dip Mix swirl takes it up a notch in seconds, and a Botanik Spice Dry Gin & Tonic rounds it out with a refreshing, spiced finish. No fancy techniques, no long ingredient lists — just an easy, flavour-focused dinner that feels like it took way more effort than it did.
Pumpkin & Lentil Soup (as per the packet)
A rich, golden soup packed with green, red and French lentils and warming spices like cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom. Brown an onion, add the packet with pumpkin and water, simmer until tender, then stir through cream, maple syrup and apple for a naturally sweet, comforting finish. Serves a crowd and reheats beautifully, so leftovers are basically a gift to yourself.
Dill & Onion Yoghurt Swirl
A cool, tangy swirl that cuts straight through the soup's sweetness and adds a fresh herby lift.
Method
Mix 1 cup Greek yoghurt with 1-2 tbsp Lolli's Dill & Onion Dip Mix. Stir until smooth, adjusting with a splash of water if you want it thinner. Swirl generously over your bowl of soup and finish with a crack of black pepper. One packet, endless bowls — no half-used tubs going soft in the fridge.
Drink Pairing — Botanik Spice Dry Gin & Tonic
Bright, aromatic and just spiced enough to sit right alongside the soup.
Why Spice Dry Gin works
- Cardamom and coriander in the gin echo the spices already in the soup
- Its dry, crisp character balances the soup's natural sweetness
- Rosemary and lemon peel notes lift the pumpkin beautifully
- Turns a soft pink with tonic or citrus — a pretty match for the golden bowl
Method
Add 30-45 ml Botanik Spice Dry Gin to a glass of ice. Top with a Mediterranean Style Tonic. Garnish with a lemon twist or rosemary sprig if you have one on hand.
Week Five Summary
A golden, spiced Pumpkin & Lentil Soup made with Lolli's Soup Mix, finished with a cool Dill & Onion yoghurt swirl, and paired with a fragrant Botanik Spice Dry Gin & Tonic. Week Five proves that a genuinely flavour-packed dinner doesn't need extra effort — just the right mix in your pantry.
