Autumn Soup To Warm The Soul

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Whats better on a chill and blustery day, when the red and gold leaves are on the ground, than a hearty and steaming bowl of soup!.!

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Steps

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Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole.

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Add the onion , carrots , swede and green pepper and fry.

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Gently for 3 minutes until the vegetables are soft but not coloured.

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2 stir in the tomato puree , stock and lentils , and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Bring to the boil , then lower the heat , cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are just tender.

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Meanwhile , put the sausagemeat , breadcrumbs and rosemary in a.

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Bowl.

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Mix thoroughly with your hands , then shape into 12 small balls.

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Peel and core the apple , then cut into 1 cm dice.

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Add with the cinnamon to the soup potato and sausagemeat balls and simmer for a further 25 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.

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Taste and adjust seasoning , then serve hot , sprinkled with chives.

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Ingredients

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onion, carrots, turnip, green pepper, vegetable oil, tomato puree, beef stock, red lentils, salt & freshly ground black pepper, pork sausage, fresh white breadcrumbs, fresh rosemary, cooking apple, cinnamon, potato, chives