Lentil and Tomato Soup

Lentil and Tomato Soup

Posted 2014-06-10 by Veefollow
A hearty winter warmer, this tomato and lentil soup is best served with fresh crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream. It keeps well too so, once it has cooled down, place it in the fridge for lunch the next day.



Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small zucchinis, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 red capsicum, deseeded and diced
1 small potato, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 vegetable stock cube
6 cups water
500g pack lentil soup mix, washed and soaked according to packet instructions
2 x 400ml cans diced tomato
1 tablespoon smoked paprika

Method
  • Heat oil in a in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, onion and capsicum and sauté for 2 minutes or until fragrant.





  • Stir in zucchini, potato and carrot.



  • Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add water, soup mix, stock cube, smoked paprika, pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Bring to the boil.
  • Turn heat down slightly and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes and cook for a further 20 minutes.



  • Serve with fresh bread and a dollop of sour cream.




  • Categories
    #soup
    #lentils
    #vegetarian
    #dinner
    #winter
    #easy



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    Family_friendly
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    Healthy
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