Carrot, Lentil and Orange Soup
Feeds 4
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 carrots, peeled and grated
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp paprika
A pinch of ground chilli
4 large handfuls of red lentils
750ml vegetable stock (fresh or from cube)
Juice squeezed from an orange
Salt and pepper
1 - Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onion and carrot and cook slowly for 10 minutes without colouring.
2 - Add the tomato puree and spices and stir through, cooking for 2 minutes.
3 - Add the lentils and stock, bring to the simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
4 - Blend to your preference (I prefer a bit of texture). Squeeze in the orange juice, taste for seasoning and serve.
2 comments:
I used to hate carrots when I was younger (maybe they were cooked too long). I eat a lot more of them now, especially in mild curried soups, but this soup sounds fresh so will round up those carrots again.
Very interesting recipe that looks tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas Everyone :))
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