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Spiced carrot and lentil soup


Spiced carrot and lentil soup

Ingredients

1tbsp groundnut oil

1tbspcurry paste

1 onion, finely chopped

2 large carrots, finely chopped

150g/5oz red lentils

1 litre/13/4 pint vegetable stock

1 lime, cut into wedges

fresh coriander leaves


Wholesome, satisfying and easy to make


In short
Preparation time:
15 mins
Cooking time:
25 mins
Total time:
40 mins
Serves:
4 people
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Course:
Soups, starters & snacks

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 200 calories
  • 4g fat
  • 20g carbs

Method

1 Heat oil in a large pan, add curry paste and fry for 1 min, then stir in onion and cook for 3 mins, to soften. Add carrots and cook for 3 more mins, stirring from time to time.

2 Stir in lentils and stock. Simmer for 15 mins, till lentils are tender.

3 Blend till smooth. Serve with a wedge of lime (squeeze in juice to taste)
and some fresh coriander.

TIP: If you like your food fiery, add another 1tbsp curry paste.


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