Tomato and Green Lentil Soup
This simple, tasty, tomato and green lentil soup is one rich and satisfying meal!
Servings 4
Calories 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 medium carrots diced
- 100 g green lentils
- 400 g can chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 l vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and sauté for a further 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the green lentils, tomatoes, dried oregano and stock, bring to the boil, then turn down and allow to simmer gently for 40 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Allow to cool a little then, blitz with a stick blender or in a food processor.
- Return to saucepan, re-heat and season to taste.
- Serve garnished with the freshly chopped basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 6.9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2300IU | Vitamin C: 27.2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2.7mg