Easy Lentil & Bacon Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pack of bacon (2 if you want)
• 1 carrot (about 120g), finely diced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ tsp chilli
• 2 veg stock cubes
• 250g red lentils

1.

heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.

add the onion, bacon and the carrot.

cook on a low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft.

2.

add the cumin, turmeric, garlic and chilli and cook for a further 1 – 2 minutes until the aromas are released.

3.

pour in 1.25 litres of boiling water, crumble in the stock cubes and add the lentils. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally to ensure the lentils aren’t sticking.

4.

sere with crusty roll :)