Vegetable and Lentil Soup (MC)
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
½ stick of celery, diced
360ml (1 ¾ cups) (12 fl oz) water
2 tbsp (1.5 Aus tbsp - 30ml) red dried lentils
1 medium carrot
½ low sodium, stock cube, vegetable
Small handful parsley
Black pepper
Instructions:
In a pot, fry off onion and celery in a little olive oil.
Then add water, lentils, sliced carrot, stock cube, parsley, and a pinch of pepper.
Allow to simmer until lentils are cooked (30-45 minutes).
Add more water if needed.
Taste test and add more seasoning if necessary.
Top Tip
Can serve with a side portion of protein of your choice.