Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup
Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup
Curl up on the sofa and get comfortable this winter with a hearty bowl of Spiced Red Lentil and Tomato Soup. A simple soup that can be made with ingredients from the store cupboard. Spice it up as much as you want and double the quantities and freeze some for later if you wish.
Makes: 4 servings
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Ingredient's:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
1-2 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed
175g split red lentils, rinsed well
1 tsp tomato purée
1 tbsp granular Canderel
400g can chopped tomatoes or use passata
1.2 litres vegetable stock
Method:
1.Heat the oil in a pan and add onion and cook over a low heat for 3-4 minutes, until soft. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and stir through the chilli flakes.
2. Stir in the garlic and cook for a few seconds then stir through the lentils so they are all coated, then add the tomato puree and Canderel and stir.
3. Now tip in the canned tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil. Then reduce to a simmer and cook gently for about 25-30 minutes until the lentils are soft. If you need to top up with any more hot water, do so a little at a time. Taste and season again if needed. Blend if you wish, but there is no need. Ladle into bowls and serve with a garnish of fresh parsley.
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