Spicy Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• 400 g Sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 150 g Red split lentils, rinsed
• 2 Carrots, medium, chopped
• 100 g Red onion, peeled & diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 15 ml Olive oil
• 750 ml Water
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Ground ginger

Method

1. Finely chop the onion and cut the carrot and sweet potato into small pieces, and set aside.
2. Crush the garlic and set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a large pan on a high heat, add the onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add the sweet potato, lentils, carrot and water to the pan. Bring to the boil and reduce the heat to simmer for approximately 25 minutes.
5. Allow to cool, then using a hand blender, blitz the mixture until combined together.
6. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove-top when ready to eat. Serve with bread or crackers.
7. Season to taste with salt if desired.