Mid Eastern Orange Lentil Soup

2.5 points per serving. The best lentil soup ever, lowfat, WW or not! Great taste, my DH begs for this one!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  stalk celery, chopped
• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 1  teaspoon  oil
• 350  g  dried  orange lentils
• 2  liters vegetable bouillon granules or 2  liters chicken bouillon
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put oil in soup pot and cook carrot, celery and onions together, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
2. Add lentils and stock and bring to the boil.
3. Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Season the soup and add the lemon juice and cumin.
5. Liquidise, the easiest way is with an immersion blender.
6. Freezes very well.