Fresh Tomato, Lentil and Onion Soup

This hearty soup is rich and wholesome, and really easy to make.
Perfect for a cold winter night like tonight.

Read on for the recipe....

Fresh Tomato, Lentil & Onion Soup

Ingredients:

1 tbs olive oil

1 large onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb (or substitute celery)

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup split red lentils

2 large tomatoes, chopped

3 3/4 cup vegetable stock

2 tsp dried herbes de provence

1 tbs lemon juice

1 chili (optional)

salt & pepper

garnish: grated cheese, parsley or coriander or whatever inspires you!

1. Saute onions, fennel and oil, stirring occasionally, for approx. 5 minutes. Add the lentils and garlic and cook for 1 minute. 

2. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and dried herbs. Cover and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for approximately 20 minutes (or until lentils are cooked).

3. Puree half the soup in a food processor and mix with other half of soup (to give the soup more texture).

4. Garnish with grated cheese and fresh herbs.