Hearty High Fibre Red Lentil and Tomato Soup
This delicious Hearty High Fibre Red Lentil and Tomato Soup is a perfect one-bowl meal, with the red lentils providing good protein, fibre and tomatoes and red peppers offering plenty of nutrients. Whether its a warming snack you’re looking for or a hearty portable lunch, this Hearty High Fibre Red Lentil and Tomato Soup is a winner!
Ingredients
What’s in this Hearty High Fibre Red Lentil and Tomato Soup?
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 sticks fresh celery finely chopped
- 1 large red pepper diced
- 100 g red lentils
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 250 ml water/stock more as needed
- 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp oregano
- olive oil for frying
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, add a little oil and gently fry the onions, garlic and celery until soft, for approx 5 mins. Then add the red peppers and continue cooking for a further minute.
- Add the red lentils and stir to mix well.
- Add the tomatoes, water/stock, smoked paprika, oregano, salt & pepper and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and cover. Let it simmer until the lentils are tender (about 20 mins).
- Blend to a smooth consistency using a hand blender or food processor. If the soup is too thick, add a little boiling water/stock until desired consistency.
Notes
TIP: If you prefer a chunky soup, be careful not to overcook the lentils as it is best if the lentils retain a little "bite".
This soup is best made in advance so the flavours can infuse. It also freezes well.
TIME SAVER: If you own a Thermomix kitchen machine, you can chop the onions, celery and red peppers at the outset, sauté and cook the soup in one bowl and then blend in the same bowl at the end!