Red Lentil Soup
A comforting and budget-friendly meal, perfect for meal prep.
prep time 10 mins total time 20-25 mins serves 2
ingredients
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
Olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp chilli
1 carrot
200g red lentils
4 tomatoes/400ml tin chopped tomatoes
1L vegetable stock
Coriander
Black pepper
method
Chop the onion and garlic, add to a pan with some olive oil and fry until soft.
Add the spices into the pan and fry for a minute or two. Add a splash of water if it needs it.
Grate the carrot and add to the pan along with the tomatoes and lentils. Mix through.
Prepare the vegetable stock and add into the pan. Stir through and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn down the heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Once the lentils are cooked, half-blend with a hand blender.
Serve with coriander and some black pepper.
notes
You can leave the soup totally unblended if you like, or fully blend it until smooth, depending on your preference. I like it somewhere in between!
Add in any other vegetables, like spinach, courgette, or peppers for some added goodness.
This is perfect to meal prep for work or school. Double the recipe and add a serving to an insulated flask for on-the-go!
