Fresh Tomato, Lentil and Onion Soup |
Created by Jenny
Sunday, 06 January 2008
Description
This wholesome soup with tomato, lentils and onion is full of protein and fiber and goes great with thick slices of whole-wheat bread.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sunflower oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- ¾ cup split red lentils
- 2 large tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 ¾ cups vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons dried herbes de Provence
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- chopped parsley to garnish
Methods/steps
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the lentils and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomatoes, stock, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When lentils are cooked and tender, set soup aside to cool slightly.
- Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return to the saucepan and reheat gently until piping hot. Ladle into soup bowls and serve garnished with chopped parsley
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