Spicy Lentil Soup

Spicy Lentil Soup

 

  • Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

  • 1 small red onion, roughly chopped

  • 1 clove garlic, chopped finely

  • 1 large celery stick, sliced

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 tsp Ras el Hanout spice mix

  • 100g red split lentils, rinsed

  • 500ml water

  • 1 tsp Marigold Reduced Salt Vegetable Bouillon Powder

  • Pinch of pink Himalayan salt and pepper

  • 1-2 tbsp yoghurt or hummus per person

  • Chilli flakes, to taste, optional

  • Handful of fresh coriander, chopped

 

Method

 

  1. Rinse and drain the lentils.

  2. Heat the coconut oil in a large pan and add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes until soft

  3. Add the celery, carrots, lentils and spice mix and stir for a few minutes before adding the stock.

  4. Add the stock, bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Let cook for 15 or so minutes until lentils are tender.

  5. Serve in bowls with a dollop of yoghurt or hummus, chilli flakes and fresh coriander. Enjoy