Indian Spiced Red Lentil Soup

This soup is one of my favourite things to cook, it's quick, easy, cheap, vegan and DELICIOUS! I have even served this for fervent meat eaters and one friend who doesn't really like chunky soup and they all loved it! Best of all, once you buy all the core ingredients they will make at least four batches of this soup.

I used:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup korma curry paste
• 2/3 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1/4 cup pearl barely, washed (soaked if you have time)
• 400g tin of diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable stock (Massel is best)
• 1/2 bunch of fresh coriander
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 packet of pappadums

To make, simply heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat then add onion. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add curry paste and stir to combine.

Then stir in all remaining ingredients and cover. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Divide between bowls. Top with fresh coriander, serve with pappadums (which can be cooked in the microwave to avoid oily deep frying).

The day Amy discovered this little gem was a very good one.

xo