Red Lentil Soup

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🫘 200g red lentils (dry)
• 🧅 1 medium onions
• 🥕 1 medium carrots
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic
• 🥫 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 🌿 1 Tsp cumin powder
• 🫑 1 Tsp paprika
• 🍆 1 cube vegetable stock cube
• 🥤 1,200ml tap water
• 🏺 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 🍋 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 🌿 0.5 Tsp chilli flakes
• 🌿 4 sprigs parsley

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the chopped onion and carrot and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft.
2. Add the minced garlic, tomato paste, cumin and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the rinsed red lentils, water and stock cube. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–25 minutes until the lentils are very soft.
4. Blend the soup until completely smooth.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, taste and adjust the seasoning.
6. Serve hot, sprinkled with chilli flakes and a few small parsley leaves.