Instructions

1. Peel and finely chop the onion & garlic. Peel and grate the ginger.
2. Heat the oil in the pan and fry the onion for about 8 minutes then add the garlic and ginger. Stir fry for a minute or so, then stir in the carrots, lentils and mixed spice.
3. Add the stock, cinnamon, star anise and bring to the boil, then cover with a lid.
4. Cook for 20 minutes then remove the cinnamon stick and star anise.
5. Using a stick-blender process the soup a blender until you get a smooth texture
6. Serve warm.