Spiced Tomato And Lentil Soup

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 150 g red lentils, rinsed
• 2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 40 ounces water
• fresh ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
• plain yogurt, to serve (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the first eight ingredients (onion through water) in a large saucepan.
• 2 bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the lentils are completely soft.
• 3 let the soup cool slightly.
• 4 liquidise in batches in a blender or food processor.
• 5 season to taste with the black pepper.
• 6 serve with the coriander scattered on top and a dollop of plain yogurt, if using.