Diabetic-Friendly Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 250g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Lemon juice and parsley to serve

Method

1. 1

   Soften onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in olive oil.

2. 2

   Add cumin and turmeric; cook 1 min.

3. 3

   Add lentils and stock.

4. 4

   Simmer 25 mins until lentils are soft.

5. 5

   Blend partially for a chunky texture.

6. 6

   Finish with lemon juice and parsley.