Lightly Spiced Lentil, Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

Submitted by Moyni

"A very simple and satisfying soup."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 140 g red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
• 2 large grilled red bell peppers, rinsed and roughly chopped (from a jar)
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon parsley or 1 tablespoon coriander, leaf (to garnish)

directions

1. Over a medium heat in a large saucepan, dry fry the cumin and chilli for a minute or two.
2. Add oil.
3. Add chopped onion and cook gently 5 minutes until softened (do not allow to colour).
4. Stir in the lentils.
5. Stir in the tomatoes and peppers.
6. Add the stock and bring to a simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils start to disintegrate.
7. Use a stick blender or liquidize in batches.
8. Serve with coriander or parsley as garnish.