Very Simple Lentil Soup recipe

This very simple lentil soup combines lentils simmered with beef stock, seasoning, passata and salt and pepper. The lentils are hearty, flavourful and warming and luckily, the dish is very simple to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 190g dry lentils, rinsed
• 1 litre beef stock
• 1 onion
• 4 tbsp. passata
• 1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Method of Preparation:

1. Finely chop the onion.

2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion until tender, around 5-10 minutes.

3. Add the stock and bring the mixture to the boil, then add the lentils, passata and herb seasoning. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for around 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

4. Season to taste.

Serve this soup very simply with some warm crusty bread and a sprinkle of cheese. This recipe serves six people.

Author: Laura Young

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