Apple carrot and lentil soup
Our simple carrot and lentil soup is gently flavoured with sweet potato, apple and carrots. It can be enjoyed by everyone in the family, including babies over 8 months old.
Servings 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1 apple peeled and chopped
- 150 grams dried red split lentils
- 1½ litres vegetable stock
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, carrots, sweet potato and apple for 5 minutes, or until soft.
- Stir in the red lentils, cover with vegetable stock and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Check that the lentils and vegetables are cooked through, then puree the soup in your food processor or with a handheld immersion blender.
- Serve and garnish with your chosen toppings. You could add a spoonful of yogurt, chopped coriander leaves or pumpkin seeds and enjoy with a slice of warm bread.