Spiced lentil soup
3
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Take a quick trip to an exotic destination with this deliciously simple soup spiced with a hint of curry.
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 tsp
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Curry powder
1 tbs, (mild)
Dry lentils
200 g, (1 cup, red lentils are best)
Canned diced tomatoes
400 g, (1 can)
Vegetable stock
2 cup(s), (500ml)
Fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tbs, finely chopped
Wholemeal bread
4 slice(s)
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3–5 minutes or until softened. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
2
Add the lentils, tomato, stock and 2 cups (500ml) water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until soup has thickened and lentils are tender.
3
Ladle soup into warmed bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with bread.
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