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Vegan Friendly Lentil Soup

This spiced Vegan Red Lentil Soup is a warm, comforting meal that comes together in just 45 minutes. It's full of flavour and makes the perfect lunch time treat. This unofficial recipe is perfect for any one following Slimming World, Weight Watchers or a calorie controlled diet.
Nutritional Information
Slimming World Syns: ZERO (Using Healthy Extra A)
Weight Watchers: Coming Soon
Calories: 183 Per Serving
Course Soup
Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Food Processor/Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Onion (Peeled and Diced)
  • 2 Large Carrots (Coarsley Grated)
  • 150g Dried Red Lentils, Uncooked
  • 1 Litre Boiling Vegetable Stock
  • 100ml Soy Milk (Cow's milk can also be used)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (Crushed)
  • ½ tsp Mustard Powder
  • ½ tbsp Tomato Puree
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Black Pepper
  • Frylight
  • Fresh Parsley to serve (If required)

Instructions

  • Spritz a pan with Frylight, bring to a medium heat and add 1 Tablespoon of vegetable stock and the onion. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
  • Add Carrot, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Mustard Powder, Tomato puree, Salt and Pepper.
  • Stir in all of the vegetable stock and milk , add the lentils, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the lentils are cooked.
  • Place straight into the blender/food processor and puree until soft and creamy. If the mixture appears a little too thick add a bit of boiling water and puree again.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.