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Spicy lentil and chickpea soup

7
1
1
SmartPoints® value per serving
Total Time
35 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

Onion

1 medium, coarsely chopped

Dry lentils

250 g, red variety, rinsed and drained

Chickpeas, canned, rinsed, drained

1 can(s), 400g size can, (1 x 400g can)

Harissa

1½ tbs

99% fat-free plain yoghurt

⅓ cup(s), (80g)

Olive oil

2 tsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Vegetable stock cube

2 individual, to make 1.5L (6 cups) of gluten free stock

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 6-8 minutes or until just starting to soften. Stir in cumin and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add lentils and stir to combine. Add stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  3. Remove from heat and use a stick blender to process to a thick soup.
  4. Return pan to heat. Stir in chickpeas and 1 tablespoon of harissa paste, then simmer for 5 minutes or until hot. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve with yoghurt and remaining harissa paste.

Notes

TIP: Give the soup a flavour boost by adding some chopped fresh coriander just before serving. The soup can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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