Spiced lentil soup
Background
Vegan soups can be hearty and yummy - so you don’t even miss any meat! This spiced lentil soup is a good example – it’s amazingly filling, yet absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect soup during the cold months, not to mention that it’s super healthy too. Serve with some wholesome bread or crusty roll!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups brown lentils
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 celery stick
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large carrot
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried chilli
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 500-750 ml vegetable stock
- 1 can (400g) of chopped tomatoes
- Chopped parsley or coriander to serve
- Cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water then soak overnight (if needed - see packet).
- Finely chop the onion, garlic and celery. In a large saucepan, slowly sweat them, over low heat, until soft.
- Meanwhile dice the carrot and red pepper. Add these to the pot together with the spices and tomato purée. Combine well and gently sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add the lentils, stock, tinned tomatoes, then bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and gently simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. Add more stock, if you find the soup too thick.
- Serve the soup with a dash of cider vinegar and some freshly ground pepper, garnished with chopped herbs of your choice.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Seasonal - Soup - Supper
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Bonfire Night - New Year
- Ingredients: - Lentils - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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