Great tasting lentil based soup, rich in protein and other beneficial nutrients.This is a soup which is not only very tasty but 100% safe for sugar levels because it is made from no processed foods.
We have made this soup and it has passed our taste test. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 250g of French Black Lentils
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbs of grape seed oil
- 2 carrots
- 1 medium sized sweet potato
- 2 small zucchini
- 5 small mushrooms
- 2 chicken stock cubes (Massel)
- 1L of water
- Pinch of mixed herbs
- Chilli Flakes
- Himalayan salt to taste
- Cracked pepper to taste
Method:
- Boil lentils for 30 – 60 min. (This can be done a day ahead).
- Rinse and drain.
- Place onion and grape seed oil in 2L pot.
- Stir over medium heat until onion becomes golden brown.
- Add cubed or chopped vegetables. Keep stirring for around 10 min until the vegetables release their aroma.
- Then add water and stock cubes. Boil for 15 min.
- Then add cooked lentils and mixed herbs.
- Sprinkle with 5 – 10 chilli flakes.
- Add Himalayan salt and cracked pepper to taste.
- Let simmer for final five minutes allowing for all flavours to mix.
Serve hot.