Yummy Lentil and Tomato Soup

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 onion
  
• 2 carrots
  
• 2 potatoes
  
• 2 sticks celery
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• herbs of your choice (I use parsley and marjoram)
  
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
  
• tomato puree to taste
  
• 1 litre veg stock
  
• 1/2 medium size bag of red lentils (250 grams)
  

Directions:

Chop veg into small pieces and add a small amount of olive oil.

Add herbs and spices, tomatoes, stock and lentils.

Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour skimming
the foam from the surface.

Add more liquid if necessary.

This is even nicer the next day with
fresh granary bread My 1 year old
daughter adores it!

Serves: 4-6

Preparation time: 1 hour and 15 minutes