Lentil & Veg Soup

Prep 30

Cooking 45

Serves 6-8

What you will need

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, finely sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Vegetable Seasoning Shaker Vegetable & Savoury
  • 400g brown lentils
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into little cubes
  • 1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
  • 2 litres vegetable stock
  • 100g spinach or Swiss chard, roughly chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • Plain yoghurt, for serving
  • Chopped parsley, for serving

Method

Heat olive oil in a large heavy based pot over medium heat. 
Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic. 
Season well with Natural Herbs & Spices Vegetable Seasoning Shaker.
Stir and place the lid on to help keep the steam in and cook the veggies with a little bit of their own moisture. 

Once the vegetables have softened and fragrant add the lentils, potatoes, tinned tomatoes and stock.
Stir everything together well.
Bring to a simmer and place the lid on the pot. 

Turn the heat down to low and simmer gently for ± 25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Carefully using an immersion blender, blend about a quarter to a third of the soup to give it a nice rich creamy texture. 

Add the spinach and lemon juice just before serving.
Cook until the spinach just softens. 
Finish with the zest of 1 lemon, or more if desired. The lemon zest adds incredible brightness to this soup! 

Serve in warm bowls with a generous dollop of yoghurt and a sprinkle of parsley. 
Dip in some crusty bread and enjoy!