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Lentil Soup    HT   SP   40mins

 

Serves 4    Hot  Soups  Starter  Dairy free

 

Ingredients

2 tbsp Olive Oil

2 Carrots, finely chopped

1 Large Onion, finely chopped

2 Sticks Celery

2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped

1 Bay Leaf

1.2L/40fl.oz. Strong Stock (lamb, beef or vegetable)

225g/8oz Lentils, washed and picked over if necessary

1tbsp freshly chopped Thyme

1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar or Worcestershire Sauce

Salt and Black Pepper

 

Instructions

 

1. Place the oil, carrot, onion, celery and garlic in a large saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring from time to time, until the vegetables are just tender.

 

2. Add the stock, lentils, bay leaf and thyme, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, partially cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring from time to time.

 

3. Stir in the vinegar or Worcestershire Sauce,  season to taste with salt and pepper and simmer for a further 2-3 minutes. Serve hot.

 

 

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