Hearty Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 300g red lentils, rinsed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1.2 litres vegetable stock
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh lemon juice to serve

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add garlic, carrots, cumin, turmeric, and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add lentils, chopped tomatoes, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are completely soft.

5. 5

   Use a hand blender to partially blend for a thicker texture, or leave chunky.

6. 6

   Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.