Wise men's lentil soup

• soups
• starters
• vegetarian

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 chopped carrot
• 1 chopped stick celery
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (mild)
• 6oz red lentils
• 2 pints chicken/vegetable stock
• 1oz creamed coconut
• ¼ pint single cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pan and saute onion, carrot and celery slowly until softened but not brown
2. Stir in curry powder and fry for a few minutes
3. Add washed lentils and stock; bring gently to the boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes
4. Break in the creamed coconut and season to taste
5. If a smooth soup is required, liquidise at this stage. Return to cleaned out pan and add cream and parsley . Bring back to heat serve with croutons.