Lentil Soup
Warm and comforting, this hearty red lentil soup is a wholesome blend of flavorful ingredients that come together in a satisfying one-pot dish. With the earthy sweetness of grated carrots and the subtle heat of chilli flakes, each spoonful offers a balance of textures and tastes. The tender red lentils and soft potatoes meld with aromatic herbs in a fragrant broth, making this soup a cozy option for chilly days.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Small amount of olive oil for frying
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion very finely chopped
- 1 litre of stock made with 2 ham stock cubes (I use Knorr)
- 200g red lentils
- 2 large carrots grated
- 4 small potatoes sliced
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- pinch of chilli flakes
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large stock/soup pot fry the onion and garlic until soft but not browned
- Add the made up stock, lentils, grated carrots and potatoes
- Add mixed herbs, chilli flakes and salt and black pepper to taste
- Bring to the boil and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until potatoes are soft. The potatoes may start breaking up but this is good as it thickens the soup.
Yield
Serves 4
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