How to cook yummy lentil soup in 30mins!

A simple recipe which takes 30mins or under, so yummy will leave you wanting more :)

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Gather your supply's.

Gather your supply's.

Grate your carrots ( no need to peel them just rinse and grate!) and weigh/ measure out other ingredients.

Grate your carrots ( no need to peel them just rinse and grate!) and weigh/ measure out other ingredients.

Toast your cumin seeds and chilli flakes/ powder in a dry saucepan (no oil) for 1 minute. It says add a pinch of chilli but I add about half a tsp as I like spice, it's jut your personal preference :)

Toast your cumin seeds and chilli flakes/ powder in a dry saucepan (no oil) for 1 minute. It says add a pinch of chilli but I add about half a tsp as I like spice, it's jut your personal preference :)

Once the spices are toasted take half out of the pan and put to one side.

Once the spices are toasted take half out of the pan and put to one side.

Add remaining ingredients (carrots, lentils, vegetable stock, milk and oil) to the pan.

Add remaining ingredients (carrots, lentils, vegetable stock, milk and oil) to the pan.

Bring to the boil, then leave to simmer for 15minutes

Bring to the boil, then leave to simmer for 15minutes

Blend to a smooth consistency, then season to your taste - although I often find it doesn't need it!

Blend to a smooth consistency, then season to your taste - although I often find it doesn't need it!

What soup looks like after blending.

What soup looks like after blending.

Pour into bowls and sprinkle the spices you set aside earlier on top and enjoy! Serves 4 and can be frozen for up to a month :D

  • 600g raw carrots washed and grated
  • 140g red lentils
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds( ground would also work!)
  • Pinch of chilli flakes/powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 125ml milk
  • 1 litre hot vegetable stock
  • Naan bread/ bread to serve
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