Self-isolation Carrot & Lentil Soup

Name: Self-isolation Carrot & Lentil Soup
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 2 Onions, chopped; 3 large Carrots, diced; 1 handful Red Lentils; 1 tsp Dried Rosemary; 1 litre Chicken Stock. I used fresh stock from last night’s roast chicken but a good stock cube would suffice. Vegetable stock could be substituted; Salt and pepper

John A @JohnA

Essex

This is a hearty soup, so will bear some dilution if that’s your preference. It’s very nourishing and the ingredients will be in most kitchens. Ideal for us at present as we’re in self-isolation following an enjoyable but truncated visit to Japan.

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Ingredients

30-40 minutes including prep

4 portions

1 tbspOil
2Onions, chopped
3large Carrots, diced
1 handfulRed Lentils
1 tspDried Rosemary
1 litreChicken Stock. I used fresh stock from last night’s roast chicken but a good stock cube would suffice. Vegetable stock could be substituted
Salt and pepper

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Steps

30-40 minutes including prep

1

Heat the oil in a stock pot or large saucepan.
2

Add the onions and fry gently for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Only stir if essential to avoid sticking.
3

Add the carrots, lentils and stock. Stir thoroughly and bring to the boil.
4

Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Stir in the dried rosemary and continue to simmer for a further 5 minutes.
6

Taste and then season as you wish. If you’ve used a stock cube, salt is probably unnecessary.
7

Whizz in blender.
8

Serve piping hot with granary bread or a crusty roll.

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John A @JohnA

on March 05, 2020 13:25

Essex

I use fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and seek to avoid food waste with my “Use-up” recipes. #WastenotWantnotMy wife and I love travelling and exploring different cuisines but never under-estimate traditional British cooking: every country has something to offer, including in the field of home cooking. Cookpad UK Ambassador.