Hearty golden vegetable soup
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Total time: 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A handful of lentils will thicken soup to make it extra satisfying, as well as providing valuable protein.
Ingredients
Calorie controlled cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Onion
2 medium, chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), crushed
Sweet potato, raw
600 g, chopped
Butternut Squash
1 whole, medium, peeled, deseeded and chopped
Split Red Lentils, dry
100 g
Chilli flakes
1 pinch
Fresh Vegetable Stock
1200 ml
Chilli, green or red
1 individual, finely sliced, to garnish
Instructions
1
Mist a large lidded saucepan with the cooking spray, then gently stir-fry the onions and garlic with 4 tablespoons water until softened but not brown.
2
Add the sweet potatoes and squash or pumpkin, along with the lentils, chilli flakes and stock. Cover and bring to the boil. (Add extra stock if you prefer a thinner soup.)
3
Turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Cool briefly, then whizz in a blender to make a thick, smooth soup. Reheat if necessary, then season to taste and serve sprinkled with sliced fresh chilli and dried chilli flakes.
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