Red Lentil Soup

Serves 4, 1 serving = 204 kcal/1.3 fat.

Ingredients

• 1 chopped onion
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 2 chopped carrots
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 17g dried red lentils
• 1 litre vegetable stock
• 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

STEP 1:

1. in a large non-stick saucepan dry-fan the onion until soft

STEP 2:

2. Add the remaining ingredients except and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft.

STEP 3:

3. Allow to cool slightly then blend or purée in small batches in a food processor. Thin the soup down with a little extra vegetable stock or water. Reheat in a saucepan as required.

STEP 4:

4. Season to taste with black pepper.