Spiced lentil and ginger soup
Lentils are a great way to keep fuller for longer and they are low in fat too. This soup has just 74 calories.
Olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
2 sticks celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
25g ginger, peeled and grated
1 red chilli , finely sliced
1 tbsp medium curry powder
150g red lentils, rinsed
400g tin chopped tomatoes
800ml water
2 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt, to serve
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan and fry the onion, carrot and celery for five minutes.
Tip in the garlic, ginger and chilli and fry for a further minute or two.
Mix in the curry powder and 4 tbsp cold water.
Cook for 2 minutes, constantly stirring.
Add the lentils and tomatoes into the pan.
Add the water, followed by seasoning.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils have softened and the soup is thicker.
Season them and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the lentils are very tender and the soup is thickened.
Blitz with a hand blender if desired and serve with a dash of low-fat natural yoghurt.
Serves
6
Main ingredients
Vegetables, Lentils
Recipe Type
Soups, Healthy, Lunch Box, Vegetarian, Low Calorie
Special Info
Vegetarian
Level of Difficulty
Easy
