Spicy Tomato, Lentil & Red Pepper Soup

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Serves 4
Prep Time 10 mins
Duration 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 140 gm red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 400 gm tinned tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 roasted sweet red bell peppers (from a jar), finely chopped
  • 1 litre vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp coriander, to garnish

Method

  1. Toast the cumin and chilli in a large saucepan on a medium heat for a minute.
  2. Add the olive oil and fry onion for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  3. Mix in the lentils, tomatoes and roasted sweet red bell peppers.
  4. Pour in the vegetable stock and simmer for 25 minutes, until the lentils start to disintegrate.
  5. Blend the soup in batches.
  6. Then, reheat the soup and serve in bowls with a garnish of coriander.
  7. Truly delicious!

Nutritional Value

(per serving)

Calories 244 kcal
Total Fat 13 gm
Saturated Fat 3 gm
Carbohydrates 27 gm
Fibre 8 gm
Protein 12 gm