French-Flavours Pumpkin Soup

1. Peel and roughly chop the vegetables and apple.

2. Heat oil in a large pot. Cook onions and garlic for 2-3 minutes, until softened.

3. Add the vegetables, stock cubes, herbs, dried lentils and 1 L water.

4. Cook on a medium heat with the lid on for 10-15 minutes, until lentils and vegetables are soft. Add apples and cook for another 5 minutes.

5. Remove the thyme sprigs, add milk, and use a stick blender to blend till smooth.

6. Season with pepper and salt and serve with yoghurt (if desired) and grainy toast.

Looking to try some different flavour combos?

Check out the Thai Style or Indian Spiced recipes. Or for something more simple, try the straight up Pumpkin Soup recipe. 

Freezing instructions: Freeze in individual portions for up to 3 months. If making specifically to freeze, only use 2 cups of water to make a more concentrated soup and save space in the freezer. Then add an extra ½ cup water to each serving when reheating.