Spicy red lentil and vegetable soup

Method Steps:

1. Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to the boil. 
2. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are soft, for approximately 30 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat and blend until smooth, or alternatively mash or serve lumpy.

Tips:

• This recipe is very versatile, almost any vegetables will work. Use what you have available or make up your own combination. 
  • Here are a few suggestions:  pumpkin, potato, celery, fennel, leek. 
• Split red lentils can be cooked from dry. Other larger whole lentils will work in this recipe but will need soaking overnight before cooking.