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Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup
Cheap, nourishing and even better the next day. Make a big pot and freeze portions for busy weeks.
Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minServes: 6

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 250 g brown lentils, rinsed
- 1.5 L vegetable stock
- 2 handfuls kale
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
Method
- 1
Soften the onion, carrot and celery in oil for 8 minutes.
- 2
Add cumin, potatoes, lentils and stock.
- 3
Simmer 30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- 4
Stir in kale for the last 3 minutes and season.
Cook's tips
- A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the flavour.
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