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Lentil, Coconut & Carrot Soup

Serves:

Ingredients

1

small onion(s) (peeled and chopped)

2

garlic cloves (crushed)

0.5

tsp

ginger (finely chopped)

1

chilli(es) (deseeded and chopped)

2

carrots (chopped into small pieces)

1

celery stick(s) (chopped into small pieces)

80

ml

coconut milk

160

g

red split lentils (washed)

0.5

stock cubes

600

ml

hot water

1

handful(s) fresh coriander (chopped)

1

tbsp

lime juice

Equipment needed: Hob, large saucepan and blender/food processor

Method

  1. Heat oil over medium heat in large pan.

  2. Fry onions on medium heat for 5 minutes.

  3. Add garlic, ginger and chilli and fry for 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add carrots and celery and fry for a further 5 minutes on a low-medium heat.

  5. Dissolve stock cubes in boiling water. Add lentils, coconut milk and vegetable stock and simmer with lid on for 30-40 minutes.

  6. Add coriander stalks and blend soup until smooth. Add salt, pepper and lime juice to season.

  7. Serve garnished with coriander leaves.

Top Tips:

Add more water if soup too thick.

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