Greek lentil soup

• Red lentils250g
• Brown onions150g
• Carrots150g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
• Stock cubes (12 pack)2
• Lemons (4 pack)1
• Sliced wholemeal loaf1

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.06 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 1 chopped onion and 150g diced carrots in a little oil for 6 minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 250g rinsed red lentils, 1 tin chopped tomatoes, 2 stock cubes and 1.2 litres boiling water.

3. 3

   Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick. Season and add the juice of 1 lemon.

4. 4

   Serve with bread from the loaf.