Red Lentil and Tomato Soup …
 
Ingredients …
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium white onions (peeled and chopped)
  • 3 celery sticks, roughly chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 x 375 packdt Red lentils (or equivalent to two cups)
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces
  • 2 x litres chicken stock
  • 2 x 400g can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • Salt and pepper, to season
Method …
  1. Add olive oil, onions, celery, carrot and garlic to a large saucepan and gently stir for 5 minutes over a medium heat.
  2. Add the lentils, sweet potato, chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and curry powder and simmer gently until vegetables are just tender.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, then blend with a stick blender until smooth and all large vegetables have been blended.
  4. Serve with crusty bread and, if desired, add some pasta, bacon or chicken. Garnish with basil or coriander, if desired.
Recipe by Mrs Organised at http://www.mrsorganised.com.au/2019/03/25/red-lentil-and-tomato-soup/