Vegetarian Red Lentil Soup

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins

Description:

Enjoy this filling vegetarian soup with red lentils, carrots and leeks, its low in calories and fat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 vegetable or ham stock
  • 150g red lentils
  • 6 Carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 Medium Leeks sliced (about 300g)
  • small handful of chopped Parsley  to serve

Method:

  • STEP 1
    Heat the stock in a large pan add the lentils. Bring to the boil and allow the lentils to soften for a few minutes.
  • STEP 2
    Add the carrots and leeks, and season (don't add salt if you use ham stock as it will make it too salty). Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 mins-1 hr until the lentils have broken down. Scatter over the parsley and serve with buttered bread, if you like.

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