Hearty Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Dried red or brown lentils2 cups (400g)
• Onion, diced1 large
• Carrots, diced3
• Garlic, minced4 cloves
• Crushed tomatoes1 can (400g)
• Chicken or veg stock1.5 litres
• Olive oil2 tbsp
• Cumin and smoked paprika1 tsp each

Method

1. 1

   Soften the onion and carrot in olive oil in your biggest pot, 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices for 1 more.

2. 2

   Add lentils, tomatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.

3. 3

   Season hard - lentils drink up salt. Blitz half with a stick blender if you like it thicker.

4. 4

   Portion into containers. Fridge for the week or freeze half for the week you don't cook.