Tomato Lentil Soup

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This is my childhood favourite soup and is best served with buttered bread and lots of fresh black pepper! The most crucial ingredient is the herbes de provence, that is what makes this soup so special

Recipe

Tomato Lentil Soup

My auntie Trish's famous soup
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 stick celeri
  • 2 cubes vegetable stock
  • black pepper
  • 1 mug red split lentils
  • 2 tbs herbes de provence
  • 500g cherry tomato

Instructions

  1. fry onion, and celeri in olive oil in a large pot
  2. add lentils, tomatoes, vegetable stock with enough water to cover everything
  3. simmer for 30 minutes or until everything is soft
  4. add herbes de provence
  5. blend everything until smooth
  6. season to taste

Notes

  • add as much herbes de provence as it takes to make it really yummy