[RECIPE] Warming vegan lentil soup

On cosy winter days as the nights draw in, nothing beats a hearty soup and this warming vegan number hits the spot. Simple to make with everyday ingredients, this vegan soup highlights the versatility and deliciousness of lentils

Ingredients – serves 6 - 8

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• ½ tsp paprika
• 2 medium carrots diced
• 2 celery stalks diced
• ½ tsp tarragon
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 250ml lentils, freshly rinsed
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 5L vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the oil and add the onions. Stir and sauté until they’re completely soft
2. Add the thyme, paprika and tarragon and cook for a further minute
3. Add the carrots and celery and salt and pepper to your liking
4. Sauté the carrots and celery until they’re soft – should take a couple of minutes
5. Add the garlic and then the lentils. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
6. Add the stock, stir once more, bring the liquid to a simmer and then leave it for about 25 minutes until the lentils are tender
7. Serve with some crusty sourdough

While a soup does wonders to warm the cockles in winter, make sure you’re also keeping your immune system in check. One spoonful of Ultimate Daily Greens will aid immune function and keep bugs at bay

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