Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 

  onion

  1 large

• 

  garlic

  3 cloves

• 

  cumin

  1.5 tsp

• 

  turmeric

  1 tsp

• 

  red lentils

  300 g

• 

  canned tomatoes

  400 g

• 

  vegetable stock

  1 litre

• 

  kale

  2 handfuls

• 

  lemon

  0.5

Method

1. 1

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Heat a little oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add the cumin and turmeric to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Rinse the red lentils, then add them to the pot along with the canned tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the kale and cook for a further 3–4 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.