Lentil, carrot, celery and leek soup
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- A little work
- Makes 10 servings for a toddler
Ingredients
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 Carrots, chopped
- 1 Leek, washed, trimmed and chopped
- 1 Stick of celery, chopped
- 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.