Lentil and Vegetable Soup 

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Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

A hearty soup, great during cold weather.

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp margarine

1 small carrot, cut into short julienne strips

1 medium potato, cut into small cubes

1 stick celery, sliced

4 cup water

1 1/2 Tbsp tomato paste, low sodium

14 oz lentils

1 packet Spring Vegetable Soup mix

6 spring onions, chopped

Directions:

Heat margarine in a large saucepan. Sauté carrot, potato and celery for 2 minutes. Add onions and sauté a further minute.

Combine soup mix and water. Stir into vegetables and bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add lentils and tomato paste. Cook until lentils are done.

Reheat and serve garnished with spring onions.

Variations:

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.

Author:

Family Health Network