Carrot and Lentil Soup

RatingDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 ServingPrep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 minsCategory, Cooking MethodDietTags, , ,

Lentils are great for making simple soups more substantial. Carrot and lentil is a classic soup combination.

Ingredients
 3 tbsp Butter
 1 Red onion,chopped
 1 Garlic clove,Crushed
 2 tbsp Tomato puree
 500 g Carrots
 250 g Red lentils,rinsed
 1 tsp Honey
 1.50 l Vegetable stock (if using vegetable cubes then leave the salt out of this recipe)
 ½ tsp Salt

Method
1

Heat the butter in a large saucepan.

2

Add the onions and sauté until soft.

3

Add the garlic and stir for a minute.

4

Add the tomato puree, carrots, lentils, honey and salt then the stock and stir.

5

Bring to the boil then leave to simmer for 35minutes until the lentils are soft.

6

Leave to cool then blend in a food processor until smooth.

7

Heat up again before placing in a food flask for lunchboxes.

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