RED LENTIL SOUP (V)

This soup ticks all the boxes ......it is easy to make , filling  and a blend of spices creates a delicious flavour .

Melt 2 tbs of butter in a pan over a medium heat
Add 1 finely chopped onion , 2 dsp of minced garlic , 1 tbs of minced ginger , 1/2 tsp of chilli flakes , 1 tsp of turmeric ,1 tsp of ground cumin .
Stir to mix in all ingredients , then cook till the onion has softened .
Now using a large saucepan that has been lightly sprayed with cooking oil add the onion mixture
150 gm of shredded carrot
1 X 800 gm can of diced Italian style tomatoes
1 cup of dried  red lentils
3cups of vegetable stock
Stir to combine and slowly bring to the boil over a low heat .
Then cover and allow to simmer for 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender .
Season to taste with salt and cracked black pepper .
Spoon over a little pot set Greek yoghurt and dress with fresh mint leaves .
For a complete meal serve with crusty sourdough rolls .

SLOW COOKER METHOD
Peel and chop the onion add the spices to a pan and stir till the onion softens .
Then place the onion mix in a lightly sprayed bowl of your slow cooker , then add the carrot , tomatoes , lentils and stock .
Stir till combined .
Place the lid over the bowl and turn on High for 4 hours or for 6 hours on Low .