Carrot & red lentil soup

Serves 4 Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil 1 small onion (approx 60g) 250g carrots, peeled and finely chopped 120g red lentils 1 litre of vegetables stock (made from a stock cube) Pinch chilli flakes (optional) 1 x 15g bunch coriander (optional)

Directions

1 Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and carrots and cook for 5 mins before stirring in the lentils.

2 Add the vegetable stock and give the pan a stir. Cover with a lid and leave to simmer for 25 mins until the carrots are tender.

3 Blend the soup with a hand blender and season with salt and pepper.

4 Serve with a pinch of chilli flakes and some coriander to garnish.

Additional Information: Lentils are rich in iron, which is important for transporting oxygen around the body to support energy levels. A lack of iron will lead to fatigue and a low mood.

Nutritional information per serving:

Kcal: 149 Protein: 7.7g Carbs: 23g Fat: 3.6g Sat fat: 0.6g Fibre: 1.8g