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4GLs (197 calories per serving)
Serves 4
Ingredients
1–2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 leek, sliced
1 carrot, chopped
200g can chopped tomatoes
1 tsp dried mixed herbs or 1 handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
200g brown or green lentils
1 litre vegetable stock ground black pepper
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large pan and add a splash of water.
- Cover and cook the onion, celery, leek and garlic over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for 8 minutes or until soft and transparent.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly to combine. Bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 30–40 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Leave to cool slightly, then transfer half the soup to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the blended soup to the pan, stir well to combine, then reheat and serve.
Source: Patrick Holford
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