Spiced Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup
This soup is really hearty and filling - perfect for a chilly day!
Servings:
4
yield(s)
Prep Time:
10
mins
Cook Time:
40
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Total Time:
50
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Ingredients
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2
tbsp
olive oil
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1
large onion
(peeled & finely chopped)
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3
garlic cloves
(peeled & crushed)
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3
large carrots
(peeled & cubed)
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3
large parsnips
(peeled & cubed)
-
2
medium sweet potatoes
(peeled & cubed)
-
1
stick of celery
(chopped)
-
1
tbsp
mild curry powder
-
1
tsp
ground cumin
-
1/2
tsp
chilli powder
-
1/2
tsp
ground ginger
-
1/2
tsp
ground turmeric
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150
g
red lentils
-
400
ml
tin of coconut milk
-
750
ml
vegetable stock
-
couple of sprigs fresh thyme
-
small handful fresh coriander
-
Freshly ground salt & pepper
-
Your favourite bread
(to serve)
Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently for about five minutes until the onion has softened.
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Add the garlic and the rest of the vegetables to the pan along with the spices. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another five minutes.
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Rinse the red lentils and add to the pan along with the coconut milk and stock.
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Bring up to the boil then turn down to a simmer and leave to cook, stirring every now and again, for 20-30 minutes until all of the vegetables and the lentils are soft.
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Remove from the heat. Strip the leaves from the thyme and roughly chop the coriander, add to the pan and season to taste.
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Use a stick blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth then serve with your favourite bread, enjoy!