Recipe Favourites Soup Spicy red lentil soup

Spicy red lentil soup 

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

¼ tsp cumin

¼ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp garam masala

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

1 red capsicum, seeded and chopped

750ml vegetable stock

1 x 425g can chopped tomatoes

200g red lentils, rinsed

Salt and pepper, to taste

Finely chopped parsely

Method
Heat oil in a *Calphalon One 22cm/2.8Lt Chef's Pan, saute onion and garlic until onion is transparent.  Add cumin, turmeric, garam masala, cinnamon, fengugreek seeds, chilli flakes and saute until fragrant; add capsicum and cook for 1 minute.  Add stock, tomatoes and lentils; bring to the boil and then simmer until vegetables and lentils are soft.  Puree soup.  Season to taste and serve toped with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.  If you prefer a thicker more dahl-like consistency, reduce the amount of stock used and serve without pereeing.

SERVES 4

*Calphalon One 22cm/2.8Lt Chef's Pan.  $279.00