Hearty Lentil And Tomato Soup

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This recipe is a quick to make and substantial to eat. Just the job for winter days. It is based on a recipe published long ago by the english cranks restaurants. If you like a chunky soup then serve as cooked, but if you like your soups smoother then blitz it in a blender or food processor.

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Steps

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Chop the onion heat the oil in a saucepan and saut the onion until transparent.

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Add the remaining ingredients and stir.

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Cover and simmer for 30 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Adjust seasoning to taste.

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For a slightly smoother soup , allow it to cool slightly then blitz it in a blender or food processor , then reheat.

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Serve the soup with chunky wholemeal bread if you want a meal in a dish !.

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Ingredients

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onion, tomatoes, oil, red lentil, chicken stock, tomato concentrate, dried thyme, salt and pepper