Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons polyunsaturated vegetable oil

1 Onion, peeled and chopped

1 Carrot, scraped and chopped

1 Celery stalk, chopped

1 Clove garlic, peeled and crushed

100 g/4 oz red lentils

600 ml/1 pint stock or water

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon chopped parsley, to garnish

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, carrot and celery and fry until softened. Add the remaining ingredients, with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

Pour into a warmed tureen and sprinkle with the parsley serve.

For Serves 4 People