Tomato and Lentil Soup Recipe
Serves: 4 Time: 30 mins
Ingredients :
- 1 cup dry red lentils, washed and drained
- 400g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- (optional) chopped coriander for garnishing
Preparation :
1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick saucepan. Brown the onion. Add water, canned tomatoes, red lentils, cumin and dried basil to the saucepan.
2. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or till lentils have softened.
3. When lentils are tender, use a stick blender to purée the stew.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil or coriander.