This is a healthy and hearty soup which keeps well in the freezer. You only need to eat a small bowl to feel full and satisfied.

Enjoy:-)

Ingredients:

• 450 g/15 oz. green Lentils
• 1 medium Onion, chopped finely
• 2 Spring Onions, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, chopped finely
• 1 Leek, chopped
• 1 medium Sweet Potato, peeled and chopped into cubes
• 1.5 litres/6.5 cups Chicken or Vegetable Stock
• 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Coriander, Chopped
• 1 tbsp Mint, chopped
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

• Heat the oil in a pan and fry onion, spring onion, leek and garlic over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft.
• Add sweet potato and lentils to the pan and mix well with the onion mixture.
• Add turmeric, paprika, cumin and seasoning. Mix well.
• Add all the herbs and mix.
• Add the stock liquid, bring to boil and simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until lentils are soft.
• Serve hot.