Red Lentil Soup

• Prep: 20
• Cook: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-3cm pieces
• 1 carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup dried lentils
• 1 1/2 L reduced-salt vegetable stock
• 1 zucchini, grated

Method

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently until the onion softens. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute. 

 

Add the sweet potato, carrot, celery, lentils and stock to the pan, and stir well to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook, stirring frequently for 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender. 

 

Stir in the zucchini and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. 

 

Tip 

Blend for a smooth soup. Send leftovers to school in a thermos.