Spicy Red Lentil Soup

This dish is the perfect combination of hearty healthy and is vegetarian and vegan friendly. Its quick and easy to make and is made in one pot, saving on the washing up

This recipe serves 8 -10 people so adjust to make smaller/larger amounts

Ingredients

440g Red Lentils

6 Carrots chopped into bite sized pieces

3 celery stalks

2 onions

thumb sized piekce of giner

1tsp celery salt

1tsp chili powder

1tsp corriander

1tsp cumin

spray oil

2 liters of vegetable stock

Method

1. Finely dice the onions, garlic and ginger and cut the celery and carrots into small bite sized pieces
2. spray a large pot with spray oil and add the onions, garlic and ginger and soften for a few minutes
3. add the carrots, celery and the seasoning to pot and stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes to soften
4. add the stock and lentils and cover and cook on a medium heat until the lentils have softened ( around 15-20Mins)
5. once cooked use a hand blender to blend the soup to a smoother texture, check the seasoning and serve.