An easy to make soup that’s perfect for autumn

Servings:    6

Smart Points:    2

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Cooking time:    5mins prep + 30mins cooking

Ingredients

• 1tsp healthy oil
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 250g carrots, finely chopped
• 110g red lentils
• 3 vegetable stock cubes made up with 1.7l boiling water
• salt & pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and carrot and cook gently until soft, without browning.
2. Add the stock and the lentils.  Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. When the lentils and vegetables are tender, blend until smooth.
4. Reheat.  Season to taste and serve.