Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 150g red lentils, rinsed
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 800ml vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pan. Fry onion, carrot, and celery for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook 1 minute.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are soft.

5. 5

   Season well. Blend partially for a creamier texture if desired.