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Root vegetable & lentil soup

British & European40 mins£0.54 a portionVegetarianFreezes well

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Parsnips300g
  • Carrots300g
  • Swede1
  • Brown onions150g
  • Red lentils100g
  • Stock cubes (12 pack)2
  • Sliced wholemeal loaf1

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.16 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Peel and chop 300g parsnips, 300g carrots and half a swede. Fry 1 chopped onion in a little oil for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the veg, 100g rinsed red lentils, 2 stock cubes and 1.4 litres boiling water.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 25 minutes until everything is soft, then blend until smooth. Season.

  4. 4

    Serve with bread from the loaf. (Use the other half of the swede in another meal.)

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