British Food Fortnight - Lentil and Spinach Soup

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Lentil and Spinach Soup

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Ingredients
2 onions, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
450g fresh spinach, well washed and trimmed
120g red lentils
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 litre vegetable stock
Salt and pepper

Method
Heat the oil and cook the onions, garlic and carrot for 5 minutes.

Add the lentils and spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the stock and bring to the boil.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables and lentils are tender.

Season as necessary and liquidise with a soup blender.

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