Lentil Tomato Soup Recipe
The lovely lemony flavor of cumin adds interest to this healthy, hearty soup.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2/3up lentils
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups stock or water
Salt and pepper
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped parsley to garnish
Directions
Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery and fry until softened. Add the remaining ingredients (except tomatoes) with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and cook further 5 minutes. Check the seasoning. Pour into a warmed tureen and sprinkle with parsley
