Simple lentil soup
11 Mar 2015
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Background
This soup is very easy to make and it's very healthy. It's dairy and gluten-free so it's ideal for babies and toddlers and those who are on special diets.
Ingredients
- 225g red lentils
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 litre water
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped parsley leaves (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion, celery stalks and carrots into smallish pieces.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan. Fry the onions and garlic for 1-2 minutes, then add celery and carrot.
- Sauté the vegetables under cover for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender .
- Meanwhile, wash the lentils thoroughly. When the vegetables are softened, add the lentils, stir, then pour in the water and add the bay leaf. Season to taste.
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 minutes under cover.
- When the lentils are soft and mushy take out the bay leaf, then blend to a creamy soup.
- Scatter some chopped parsley on top and serve with crusty bread.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Baby & Toddler - Everyday - Kids Food - Soup
- Cuisines: - Mid&East European
- Ingredients: - Lentils - Roots & Bulbs
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Salt - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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