Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, grated
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. ground paprika
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 375 ml split red lentils, dried
• 4 tomatoes, diced
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 dash salt

METHOD

1. Heat oil and sauté onion, carrots and celery in a large saucepan
2. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander and lentils and cook for another minute
3. Add fresh and canned tomatoes and stock
4. Half cover pan with lid and simmer for 30 – 35 minutes until soft
5. Blend three quarters of the mixture until smooth; return to pot with remaining soup
6. Season and serve

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