Spinach Red Lentil Soup


Warming, comforting, healthy and filling - what more could you want from a soup?

Steps


Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and cook , stirring , for 5 minutes or until soft.
Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook , stirring , for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
Add the stock and lentils to the pan.
Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat to low and cook , partially covered , stirring occasionally , for 15 minutes or until lentils are very soft.
Add spinach to lentil mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
Stir in lemon juice.
Taste and season with pepper.
Ladle soup among bowls and serve with bread rolls.

Ingredients


olive oil, brown onion, garlic cloves, tomato paste, vegetable stock, red lentils, spinach, fresh lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper, rolls