Fresh Tomato, Lentil and Onion Soup Recipe

This delicious wholesome soup is ideal served with thick slices of wholemeal or granary bread.

 

Ingredients

  • onion - 1, large, chopped

  • split red lentils - 180g

  • tomatoes - 2, large, skinned and chopped

  • dried herbs de Provence - 2 tsp

  • vegetable stock - 950ml

  • celery sticks - 2, chopped

  • sunflower oil - 2 tsp

  • ground black pepper and salt

  • parsley - chopped, to garnish

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the lentils and cook for 2 minutes.

  • Stir in the tomatoes, dried herbs, stock, pepper and salt. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • When the lentils are cooked and tender, set the soup aside to cool.

  • Puree in a blender until smooth. Season with pepper and salt, return to the pan and reheat until piping hot.

  • Ladle into soup bowl to serve and garnish with parsley. Serves 5.

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