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  • 1 Onion
    chopped
  • 1tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 Carrots
    chopped
  • 1 Leek
    washed, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 Stick of celery
    chopped
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2pint Vegetable stock
  • 250g Lentils

    Method

    • step 1

      Heat oil in large pan. Add onion and carrots, medium heat for 5 minutes.

    • step 2

      Add leek and celery and cook for further 5 minutes.

    • step 3

      Add lemon juice, veg stock and lentils and simmer for 20 minutes.

    • step 4

      Blend until smooth, just leaving a few chunks of vegetables. Add seasoning, herbs or garlic to taste.

    • step 5

      This recipe is great as any of the vegetables can be swapped or deducted depending on what you have in. Serve with cheese on toast or crusty bread.

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