Smoky Tomato And Puy Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium-sized onions, peeled and diced finely
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced finely
- 1 lt (1¾ pt) vegetable stock
- 1 x 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 x 250 g pouches Merchant Gourmet Tomatoey French Puy & Green Lentils
- 1 tbs smoked paprika (hot or sweet, as preferred)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt (to taste)
- 6-7 heaped tbs (or to taste) finely sliced basil
This tasty Tomato And Puy Lentil Soup is a great choice for lunch now that there’s a chill in the air.
It’s quick and easy to make, and will serve 6-7.
Method:
- Place the olive oil, onions and garlic in a large saucepan. Put a lid on the pan and sweat over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for 7 to 8 minutes, until the onions are soft but not starting to brown.
- Add the vegetable stock, chopped tomatoes, lentils, smoked paprika and turmeric. Bring to the boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Season to taste with salt and more of either spice, if you’d like to. Add the basil right at the last possible second for a burst of freshness. Serve in hot bowls.
- If you make too much, you can always freeze it!
This recipe is suitable for vegans.
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