Lentil Soup

By ShannonB

A basic lentil soup, made in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

• 300 g puy lentils
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 3 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1.2 litres chicken or vegetable stock (or water and 3 OXO cubes)
• savoy cabbage and bacon (optional toppings)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the lentils in cold water, then rinse and drain. Add lentils with other ingredients to slow cooker and turn on low. Cook for 6-8 hours.

Use hand blender to puree until thick but still full of texture. If using, stirfry cabbage and bacon briefly in a frying pan and chop/add to the top of soup when serving.